Vice President of Technology - Waste Water/ Environmental Remediation

Innovative engineering firm in the Philadelphia area is looking for a Vice President of Technology to help drive the technological strategy and innovation agenda of the company, which focuses on the water treatment, environmental remediation and odor control markets . As a key member of the executive leadership team, they will collaborate closely with other business unit leaders to ensure alignment of technology initiatives with overall business objectives.

Responsibilities will include direct oversight of R&D and Commercial project opportunities covering both formulation and applications development work. The position will work closely with the various business unit leaders to refine existing products / applications as well as the development of new products / applications to ensure commercial success. This position will be located at the company headquarters and will report to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technology Strategy and Innovation:

• Develop and implement the company's technology vision, strategy, and roadmap in the remediation and water treatment fields.
• Identify emerging technologies and trends relevant to the industry and assess their potential impact on the business.
• Drive innovation initiatives to maintain the company's competitive edge and market leadership.
• Lead research and development efforts to explore new technological opportunities.

Process & Design Engineering

• System Architecture: Lead the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of leachate treatment facilities.
• Technology Integration: Evaluate, scale, and integrate advanced treatment systems including Membrane Bioreactors (MBR), Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultrafiltration (UF), and Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP).
• Mass Balance: Develop mass balances, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Treatment Optimization: Troubleshoot and optimize existing leachate systems dealing with high chemical oxygen demand (COD), ammonia, and emerging contaminants like PFAS.

1. Technology Operations:

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of scalable and secure technology solutions working closely with Field personnel.
• Establish and enforce technology standards, policies, and procedures.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments, such as product management, marketing, sales, and operations, to understand their technology needs and priorities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technology solutions that drive value and growth.
• Champion the use of technology to enhance business processes, improve efficiency, and enable new revenue streams.

1. Risk Management and Compliance:

• Assess and mitigate technology-related risks, including cyber-security threats, data breaches, and compliance issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive information and intellectual property.
• Manage Intellectual Property and 3rd party relationships around such, develop and submit patent applications as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS) preferred.
• Proven experience (typically 10 years) in technology leadership roles, with a track record of driving innovation and delivering results.
• Previous leadership role in Environmental Engineering or Water Treatment industry is highly desired.
• Mechanical design experience highly desired.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to align technology initiatives with business goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Deep technical expertise across a range of technologies, platforms, and architectures.
• Strong leadership, presentation and people management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

COMPANY PREFRS CANDIDATES LOCATED IN THE PHILADLEPHIA AREA, BUT WILL CONSIDER QUALIFIED CANDIDATES LOCATED IN OTHER AREAS