This position will be based in Shanghai, China.

Job Summary:
This role will lead technological research, development, and innovation in the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring alignment with Shaw’s overall strategic goals. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including Category Management, Product Development, and Brand Leadership teams, to drive the implementation of innovation projects in Asia. Additionally, you will coordinate collaboration with Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, Sustainability, IP Legal, Corporate Innovation, and Residential Innovation teams to ensure effective resource allocation and project prioritization. You will have decision-making authority over vendor selection, resource deployment (to meet the priorities of Category and Brand Management in Asia), resource deployment (to explore innovation opportunities in Asia), and prioritization of China Lab projects. Through cross-functional collaboration and strategic resource management, you will drive technological research, development, and innovation in the Asia region, supporting Shaw’s long-term growth objectives in the area. The total package could be negotiated.

Responsibilities:
61 Hard surface flooring new product and platform development
61 Leadership of Technical Managers and the China Lab
61 Vendor capability assessment
61 Provide timely updates on current projects
61 Facilitation of new product development; including managing the timeline and expectations of the product technical development cycle
61 Offer insights and expertise to help create marketing materials that highlight product features and benefits
61 Collaborate with business partners to understand their needs and customer/end user expectations
61 Develop and disseminate knowledge of current products in the market
61 Identify and implement new products and performance attributes to meet evolving customer needs
61 Secure and advance intellectual property rights for new innovations, working closely with the legal team to ensure new technologies are protected
61 Foster a learning environment and mindset
61 Collaborate with ROW technical partners to develop new products and troubleshoot existing products as needed

Expected Results:
61 Increased speed to market
61 Increased sales of new products
61 Successful product vendor transitions
61 Decreased missed outsourced product opportunities

Basic Requirements:
61 Bachelor's degree required; engineering or technical degree preferred
61 Fluency in English is required; fluency in Mandarin is preferred
61 Understanding of hard surface flooring manufacturing processes, installation techniques and testing/performance requirements
61 Key competencies: Strategic Influence / Innovation - Drive Innovation, Delegate Authority / Growth - Demonstrate Customer Orientation / People - Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership, Build Successful Team, Coach and Develop Others, Build Trusting Relationships
61 Adaptability
61 Prior experience in team management is highly desirable