About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Impact You'll Make</b></H2> </div><div><p> We are looking for a Senior Director to<strong> lead and further strengthen research, development, and engineering within Industrial Refrigeration (IRF). </strong>As our new Senior Director, you will head a global RD&E organization with <strong>5 direct reports and a full team of 50 + skilled employees</strong> and take full accountability for technology, product development, and engineering excellence across a broad and complex portfolio.<br>Following our recent integration of Mechanical R&D, Electronic R&D, and Engineering into one organization, a key priority will be to bring the department together - enhancing collaboration, strengthening interfaces, and driving clear prioritization while fostering a strong one-team mindset.<br>In this role, you play a key part in securing profitable growth, safeguarding IRF’s leading market position, and translating technology into differentiated customer value aligned with business and market needs.<br>As our new Senior Director, you will be a key member of the IRF Leadership Team and work closely with stakeholders across the organization. This role will be based in <strong>Denmark in our office in Kolding or our office in Nordborg</strong>. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You’ll Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><p> As Senior Director IRF RD&E, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Lead the global RD&E organization (+ 55 FTEs) and <strong>define the technology direction to support growth, innovation, and long-term competitiveness</strong></li> <li>Drive innovation and development of <strong>next-generation solutions</strong> supporting decarbonization, energy efficiency, and sustainability in industrial refrigeration</li> <li>Build <strong>strong cross-functional partnerships</strong> with Product Management & Technical Support, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Business Development and our sales teams.</li> <li>Ensure<strong> effective prioritization and resource allocation</strong>, supported by clear interfaces and strong cross-functional collaboration, to maximize return on innovation and business impact</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We're Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li><strong>Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering</strong> (or related technical field) combined with extensive <strong>RD&E leadership experience in an industrial and/or project-based business environment</strong></li> <li>Proven experience<strong> leading global RD&E organizations</strong> and delivering complex product development programs from concept to launch</li> <li><strong>Extensive track record in Industrial Applications</strong>, experience with industrial refrigeration technologies is a plus</li> <li>Solid track record in shaping technology strategies and improving engineering performance and execution</li> <li><strong>Strong leadership capabilities</strong> with the ability to develop people, build high-performing teams, and drive cross-functional collaboration</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Get from Us</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.</span></li> </ol></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ready to Make a Difference?</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.</span></p></div></div></div>