Technical Head

Description:

Head Technical for a geotechnical org in Mumbai

We are a leading, professionally managed Executive Search organisation that identifies Senior Talent for our clients who are World-Renowned MNCs & Indian Enterprises across diverse verticals.

Our clients are a global geotechnical organisation in Western India.

Our clients are seeking a highly accomplished Technical leader to lead the function.

Ideal candidates must demonstrate high initiative, ownership, and integrity and possess a strong entrepreneurial drive and vision.

Role Summary:

The Head - Technical will lead the Companys R&D, product design, and innovation to drive industry-leading solutions, thought leadership, and the commercialisation of advanced products.

The role requires strategic vision, technical excellence, and the ability to deliver cost-effective, customer-centric solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement an R&D strategy aligned with business growth.

- Lead product innovation, design, and applications across the Companys portfolio.

- Collaborate with academic/research institutions (e.g., IITs) for testing and development.

- Benchmark the Companys technologies against global standards and competitors.

- Oversee end-to-end product development from concept to implementation.

- Document R&D processes, testing protocols, and design methods.

- Drive cross-functional collaboration to translate strategy into actionable R&D outputs.

- Represent the Company in industry forums to enhance brand credibility.

- Lead, mentor, and motivate the design and R&D teams; effectively cascade KPIs.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications & Skills:

M.Tech / M.E.

Fellowship/active membership in professional bodies: Institution of Engineers, Indian Textile/Performance Textiles Societies, International Performance Textiles Associations.

Expertise in polymers, performance textiles, product design, and specifications.

Experience:

15+ years in R&D and design leadership.

Minimum 10 years as Head of R&D in infrastructure, Performance Textiles, civil engineering or related industries.