Sr. Technical Director

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the [industry/market – link to relevant LZ business page, if applicable] through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Location: Brecksville, OH or Wickliffe, OH

Travel: 20% travel nationally and internationally
Job Type: Hybrid; 4 days in office and 1 day remote

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Sr. Global Director of Technology – PCG , you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving responsibility and accountability for the global technology organization supporting the Performance Coatings business. The role is accountable for driving innovation, speed to commercialization, manage technology budget, stage gate processes, IP, achieving of innovation project portfolio targets. The role requires alignment of technical projects with the business strategy, and to ensure business needs are prioritized and global platforms are executed effectively.

You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. In this role, you will:

• Have dotted line reporting to the Vice President of Performance Coatings business and be a member of the Performance Coatings Business Leadership team helping to drive alignment in project priorities for the business.
• The role will require working with the commercial teams in identifying new opportunities and expanding our marketing influence and value proposition by engaging industry experts and leading customer innovations.

• Provides technology strategic direction for the Performance Coatings Group business and ensures high growth regions and key business initiatives are appropriately resourced to win in the future.
• Establishes strong relationships with industry experts and customers, proactively supporting the commercial team in identifying new opportunities and expanding our value proposition and market influence.
• Responsible for budgeting, productivity, and efficiency of the global technology teams. Develops annual and multiyear technical and capital budgets and staffing plans.
• Fosters good communication, teamwork, and strategic alignment while instilling a culture of urgency and accountability for business financial results.
• Keeps up to date on key market and macro trends - leverages emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices (AI, digitalization etc.) to create a best-in-class technology organization.
• Identifies technical needs and solutions through customer and technical professional interfaces and aligns strategic technology priorities with commercial needs and R&D.
• Ensures alignment with key business stakeholders on all technical initiatives.
• Develops strong succession pipelines for key leadership and key impact roles in the global organization.
• Sets and delivers productivity improvement goals and continually assesses non-value adding activities to reallocate resources to the highest value opportunities.
• Drives operational excellence and a customer-driven mindset to deliver on aggressive growth goals. Ensures the stage gate process is consistent under the One Lubrizol initiatives.

• Drives change and challenges the status quo; fosters accountability, prioritization, and agility in the global organization.
• Ensures the laboratories are safe and compliant with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and/or Engineering related discipline.
• 10+ years of prior experience in leading specialty chemicals technology teams.

• 3+ years of leading a global technology team.
• Past experiences working in a complex organization and matrixed structure to achieve results through influence, teamwork, agility and working inclusively and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovations in partnership with the business to deliver superior results.
• Experiences in building and growing a high-performance technical team with training, mentoring to develop top talents and build succession pipelines.
• Requires international and domestic travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Strong Coatings background preferred.

Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods

• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided

• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment

• Occasional lifting or movement of materials

• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans

• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave

• Flexible work environment

• Learning and development opportunities

• Career and professional growth

• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
  Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com !

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.  We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.