Full time

Are you ready for new challenges in an international and innovation-driven environment where you can make a difference? Apply and join our team, be curious, learn, grow, and develop your career together with us. We promise: you are in for a special ride!

The location of the role is in: Leoben, Austria

About the job
As the Head of Pioneer Research at RHI Magnesita, you will be leading a team of highly skilled Project Managers and will be responsible for translating the corporate strategy into specific ideas and innovative projects. Together with your team, you will try to anticipate the future of the refractories business and initiate a portfolio of disruptive solutions and technologies that align with the company’s strategic mission and objectives. You will also work to foster creativity within the Pioneer Research team by implementing processes and tools to enhance idea generation. In addition, you will collaborate closely with the global R&D organization and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the desirability, feasibility, and viability of projects. In this role, you will be travelling up to 10% of your work time.

In addition, your tasks will include

• Developing tools and solutions to translate company strategy into a portfolio of innovation initiatives and projects
• Managing interfaces with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success
• Identifying strategic partners and collaborations to accelerate project execution
• Coordinating interfaces within the scope of already established collaborations
• Overseeing funding activities in collaboration with the Innovation Management team

About You
You are an enthusiastic scientist/engineer who is keen to co-shape the future of our line of business. You see the big picture and are able to translate the global strategy into concrete actions and game changer projects for the Innovation & Global R&D organization. You are an innovative and creative individual who manages to bring others onboard to work towards a common goal. You have strong analytical skills. You enjoy leading a diverse team with people from different cultural backgrounds.

What we expect from you in terms of
Education & Skills

• Higher technical education (MSc or Ph D in either, physics, chemistry, ceramics, material science, process engineering (or similar course of studies))
• Solid leadership and management skills

Languages

• English – Proficient/Fluent
• German – Proficient/Fluent
• Any other language is considered as an asset

Work Experience

• Several of experience in a technical and leadership function, ideally in the Refractory business or in the field of Ceramics applications

Why you should work for RHI Magnesita
You will perform in a customer focused environment. We live innovation and appreciate an open and pragmatic way of working. From our leaders we expect to drive our further transformation, to engage our people and to give direction. RHI Magnesita is a company where you can be yourself and where not only your resume and experience, but also your personality counts. We aim for global consistency in compensation policies, but also consider local common practices. RHI Magnesita is committed to support its employees through various means to enable the best possible performance.

We offer

• Attractive remuneration packages including global bonus program
• Local benefits such as childcare facilities (Hilfswerk) on the company premises, free parking incl. 12 charging stations, canteen with daily meal allowance
• A variety of health offers (platform for mental & physical health, discount for gym, sponsoring of sports events etc.) and our own Corporate Benefits platform (incl. shopping discounts)
• RHIM Academy for your ongoing learning & development, incl. full Linked In Learning catalogue
• Possibility of up to 50% home office incl. allowance
• Flexible and trust-based working time

The annual gross salary for this position will start from € 95.000,00 on a full-time basis, depending on your qualification and experience, as well as your level of seniority. We will make sure to offer you a competitive salary package that values your relevant background and that’s in line with market values.

Sounds like you?
At RHI Magnesita everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply. We evaluate applications based on required qualifications and regardless of gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status. At RHI Magnesita we appreciate the value of diverse teams.


We kindly ask you to submit your application online and in English. Due to data privacy reasons, applications via e-mail cannot be taken into consideration. Should you have any questions about this position, please contact us at: talent.europe@rhimagnesita.com


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About RHI Magnesita
We are the acknowledged technology leader in the refractory industry. Our company is defined by people. We are committed to diversity and know that multiple approaches, perspectives and backgrounds fuel creativity and innovation. It is our aspiration to build a workplace culture where everyone feels valued, engages, and can enjoy a truly inclusive environment and the diverse voices of our employees are heard. We foster a collaborative culture that cherishes ideas and determination to add value for our customers. Our leadership style encourages open-mindedness, reliability, pragmatism, and innovation.

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