Jotun
paints and coatings
R&DSolutionOwner–HullSkatingSolutions(HSS)
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“R&D Solution Owner – Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) at Jotun. Skills: technical development, lifecycle of the HSS robotics solution, robotics solution, digital capabilities, coatings expertise, service delivery, technical roadmap, stakeholder requirements, performance testing, robust processes, HSS operations management, regulatory approvals, performance monitoring, continuous improvement, technical partner interface. Own and manage Jotun’s technical needs related to the HSS robotics solution, ens”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure its continued evolution, robustness, and value creation; ensure clear traceability from business needs to technical implementation; ensuring the solution is fit for purpose in real‑world use; strengthen solution insight, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement; ensure a competent, engaged, and high‑performing workforce
Industry & Context.
technical development; lifecycle of the HSS robotics solution; continued evolution, robustness, and value creation; stakeholder requirements; technical implementation; robust processes; fit for purpose in real‑world use; continuous improvement; technical improvement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Solid experience from technology or solution development, ideally involving complex systems, robotics, digital solutions, or advanced equipment, Experience working with or governing intellectual property (IP) and technical interfaces across organizations, Proven ability to operate in cross-functional environments, collaborating across R&D, operations, and commercial domains, understanding of how operational feedback, testing, and data can be used to drive continuous technical improvement, Leadership experience or clear motivation and capability to take on a people manager role
What You'll Do.
Own and manage Jotun’s technical needs related to the HSS robotics solution
Act as Jotun’s main technical partner interface towards external partners
contributing to product
and application development
and actively drive a technical roadmap for the HSS solution
including prioritization of improvements
Partner closely with marketing and product stakeholders to support product and solution strategy development
and govern stakeholder requirements
ensuring clear traceability from business needs to technical implementation
Own and coordinate performance testing of the HSS skater together with external partners
Facilitate the establishment of robust processes
and best practices for global service delivery and operations
ensuring the solution is fit for purpose in real‑world use
Support development of HSS operations management
including service delivery processes such as planning
Support work related to regulatory approvals
including relevant technical inputs and documentation
Support development and continuous improvement of training programs and reporting formats used by Jotun’s technical service within Performance Coatings
Plan and implement actions to strengthen solution insight
performance monitoring
and continuous improvement
Lead and develop direct report(s) in line with Jotun’s Leadership Expectations
and enable team members to ensure a competent
and high‑performing workforce
Foster collaboration across teams
and organizational boundaries
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross functional role; collaboration with key external technical partners; cross-functional environments; collaborating across R&D, operations, and commercial domains; Partner closely with marketing and product stakeholders; Foster collaboration across teams, partners, and organizational boundaries
Communication Scope
Structured and clear communicator; build trust across technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders
Process & Methodology
technical roadmap, prioritization of improvements, planning, scheduling
Full Job Description
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE For almost a century, Jotun has protected property in every corner of the world through innovation, technology, and a strong customer focus. Our global R&D network is at the heart of this success, anchored by a state-of-the-art research centre in Sandefjord, Norway, and supported by highly competent R&D teams around the world. Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) is one of Jotun’s most innovative and fast evolving solution areas, combining advanced robotics, digital capabilities, coatings expertise, and service delivery to enable more sustainable vessel performance. We are now looking for an R&D Solution Owner – HSS to take ownership of the technical development and lifecycle of the HSS robotics solution and ensure its continued evolution, robustness, and value creation. This is a highly cross functional role, operating at the intersection of technology development, operations, and commercialization, and involving close collaboration with key external technical partners. You will be part of a highly qualified research organization and play a central role in shaping the future of a globally deployed solution. **Solution management** * Own and manage Jotun’s technical needs related to the HSS robotics solution, ensuring protection, governance, and strategic use * Act as Jotun’s main **technical partner interface** towards external partners, contributing to product, solution, and application development * Establish, maintain, and actively drive a **technical roadmap** for the HSS solution, including prioritization of improvements, testing, and maintenance * Partner closely with marketing and product stakeholders to support **product and solution strategy** development * Define, structure, and govern **stakeholder requirements** , ensuring clear traceability from business needs to technical implementation **Application management and service delivery** * Own and coordinate **performance testing** of the HSS skater together with external partners * Facilitate
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