R&D Group Lead - Automotive Color Software Development

Job Description Lead a global development team creating innovative automotive color laboratory applications, including color matching, quality control, and color data management. Drive business value through faster time-to-color, improved product development cycles, and enhanced color quality using automation, advanced algorithms, and AI/ML technologies. Responsibilities Lead a global development team designing custom software solutions for automotive color laboratories, including color matching, quality control, and color data management. Drive innovation and business value by improving speed to color, reducing development lead times, and enhancing color quality through automation and advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning. In this role, you will define the strategic roadmap for color software, translate business needs into technical solutions, and manage complex global projects across cross-functional teams (R&D, IT, and operations). You will ensure high-quality system delivery, promote best practices, and continuously optimize processes across the automotive color value chain. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, STEM, or related field Experience in software development and team leadership Knowledge of color science and color matching (preferred) Familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, JIRA) Strong communication and stakeholder management skills About Us At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible Eligibility to Work You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for. Equal Opportunity Employer An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.