Hexcel
advanced composite materials
R&DCorporateResearchLabTeamManager
“R&D Corporate Research Lab Team Manager at Hexcel. Skills: Leadership, Project Management, Team Development, R&D Management, Cross-functional Project Management. Lead, coach, and develop a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians. Conduct regular 1: 1s, performance reviews, succession planning”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring engagement, performance, and skills growth; support long‑term capability needs; alignment to timelines, stage‑gate requirements, and strategic business priorities; meet strategic objectives; helping employees understand evolving responsibilities
Industry & Context.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience with project management tools and metrics, Familiarity with stage‑gate NTI processes and agile development methodology, Proven leadership experience within an industrial R&D technology environment, Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross‑functional technology projects, Experience in coaching and developing technical staff at differing career stages, Background in aerospace/industrial composites or advanced materials, Experience supporting reorganizations or operating in evolving organizational structures, Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based
What You'll Do.
and develop a team of scientists
Conduct regular 1: 1s
support and empower a positive HSE culture
Oversee planning and execution of NTI projects
Ensure project teams manage risks
resource requirements
and cross‑functional inputs effectively
Support selection and implementation of standardized project management tools and practices
Oversee the R&D capital expenditure process
Maintain interfaces with key functions and collaborate with other CRL R&D managers
Facilitate effective communication during organizational changes
Ensure that development activities follow internal procedures
and documentation standards
and regulatory assessments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Maintain interfaces with key functions; collaborate with other CRL R&D managers, directors, and fellows; Ensure project teams manage cross‑functional inputs effectively
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Facilitate effective communication during organizational changes
Process & Methodology
project management tools and metrics, stage‑gate NTI processes, agile development methodology, manage complex, cross‑functional technology projects, standardized project management tools and practices
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