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SUMMARYThe Global Technical Director plays a critical role in shaping the future of wallcovering innovation at Versa Designed Surfaces. As the company's senior technical leader, this position is responsible for advancing product innovation, sustainability initiatives, manufacturing capabilities, and technical excellence across a global portfolio of wallcovering solutions.Working cross-functionally with Product Management, Research & Development, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales, and Marketing, the Global Technical Director drives the technical strategy that transforms ideas into commercially successful products. This role provides leadership across materials science, product development, compliance, quality systems, and process advancement, ensuring Versa continues to deliver industry-leading solutions that support global growth and strengthen its position as a premium design and manufacturing partner.Job Summary: The Global Technical Director, Wallcovering serves as the company's senior technical authority across all sites and regions. Working in close partnership with the Research & Development/Technical Director and Product Management, this individual drives the development of innovative products and processes by determining, applying and leading the company's worldwide technical strategy across product development, production processes, quality systems, compliance, and sustainability for all wallcovering products. Specifically, the role entails providing functional leadership to R&D, product engineering, product assurance/testing, technical services, and quality systems, while supporting production process improvements and representing the company's technical capabilities to internal stakeholders and external customers worldwide, all in support of achieving global growth objectives and premium brand positioning.Focus areas include the following:Developing and maintaining the global technical strategy and multi-year technology roadmap by aligning product innovation, materials science, and process capability with the company's commercial objectives.Ensuring that the company's commitment to innovation produces tangible outcomes that position the company as a recognized technical leader in the industry.Functioning as the company's technical/environmental/sustainability expert in supporting the Product Management, Sales Service, and Sales and Marketing teams in communications with customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Apply knowledge of materials science and production processes to develop products consistent with the global technical strategy for wallcovering products across hospitality, healthcare, contract, luxury, and residential market segments.Direct product engineering, formulation development, substrate technologies, coatings, inks, adhesives, and specialty finishes.Work in conjunction with the Research & Development/Technical Director, the Director of Engineering, and the Operations organization to develop converting processes for the production of new products.Drive innovation in gravure and digitally printed, sustainable, performance, and decorative wallcovering solutions.Oversee technical validation of new products, materials, and manufacturing processes.Ensure and maintain the use of a suitable quality assurance system, product testing protocols, and compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, fire, and performance standards globally.Establish, document, and maintain technical specifications for the company's global product line.Identify, manage, and maintain all certifications relating to environmental and technical performance, including Environmental Product Declarations, Health Product Declarations, and carbon-neutral compliance.Identify and lead sustainability initiatives including material selection, recyclability, VOC reduction, environmental compliance, and lifecycle improvements to reduce the company's carbon footprint.Support Product, Marketing, and Sales leaders by providing technical, environmental, and sustainability expertise to customers.Interact regularly with company personnel, including Executive Management, to communicate status, outlook, and challenges with all areas of responsibility.Qualification Requirements: RequiredB.S. or M.S. in Engineering or a Materials Science discipline.Experience with materials science, including polymer films or natural substrates, coatings, adhesives, and inks.Ability to communicate to the management team on process feasibility, resourcing, financial planning, and project execution.Strong project management skills, with the ability to design, communicate, and execute project plans within an aggressive timeline.Ability to travel, including occasional international, up to 30%. PreferredProven success leading and managing others.Experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, preferably web converting.Desirable:Product development, validation, and commercialization experience.Understanding of Phase-Gate, Six Sigma, and Lean practices. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at a computer and uses a keyboard and other hand-operated equipment.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.PIe18b047b0-

SUMMARY The Global Technical Director plays a critical role in shaping the future of wallcovering innovation at Versa Designed Surfaces. As the company's senior technical leader, this position is responsible for advancing product innovation, sustainability initiatives, manufacturing capabilities, and technical excellence across a global portfolio of wallcovering solutions. Working cross-functionally with Product Management, Research & Development, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Sales, and Marketing, the Global Technical Director drives the technical strategy that transforms ideas into commercially successful products. This role provides leadership across materials science, product development, compliance, quality systems, and process advancement, ensuring Versa continues to deliver industry-leading solutions that support global growth and strengthen its position as a premium design and manufacturing partner. Job Summary: The Global Technical Director, Wallcovering serves as the company's senior technical authority across all sites and regions. Working in close partnership with the Research & Development/Technical Director and Product Management, this individual drives the development of innovative products and processes by determining, applying and leading the company's worldwide technical strategy across product development, production processes, quality systems, compliance, and sustainability for all wallcovering products. Specifically, the role entails providing functional leadership to R&D, product engineering, product assurance/testing, technical services, and quality systems, while supporting production process improvements and representing the company's technical capabilities to internal stakeholders and external customers worldwide, all in support of achieving global growth objectives and premium brand positioning. Focus areas include the following: Developing and maintaining the global technical strategy and multi-year technology roadmap by aligning product innovation, materials science, and process capability with the company's commercial objectives. Ensuring that the company's commitment to innovation produces tangible outcomes that position the company as a recognized technical leader in the industry. Functioning as the company's technical/environmental/sustainability expert in supporting the Product Management, Sales Service, and Sales and Marketing teams in communications with customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Apply knowledge of materials science and production processes to develop products consistent with the global technical strategy for wallcovering products across hospitality, healthcare, contract, luxury, and residential market segments. Direct product engineering, formulation development, substrate technologies, coatings, inks, adhesives, and specialty finishes. Work in conjunction with the Research & Development/Technical Director, the Director of Engineering, and the Operations organization to develop converting processes for the production of new products. Drive innovation in gravure and digitally printed, sustainable, performance, and decorative wallcovering solutions. Oversee technical validation of new products, materials, and manufacturing processes. Ensure and maintain the use of a suitable quality assurance system, product testing protocols, and compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, fire, and performance standards globally. Establish, document, and maintain technical specifications for the company's global product line. Identify, manage, and maintain all certifications relating to environmental and technical performance, including Environmental Product Declarations, Health Product Declarations, and carbon-neutral compliance. Identify and lead sustainability initiatives including material selection, recyclability, VOC reduction, environmental compliance, and lifecycle improvements to reduce the company's carbon footprint. Support Product, Marketing, and Sales leaders by providing technical, environmental, and sustainability expertise to customers. Interact regularly with company personnel, including Executive Management, to communicate status, outlook, and challenges with all areas of responsibility. Qualification Requirements: Required B.S. or M.S. in Engineering or a Materials Science discipline. Experience with materials science, including polymer films or natural substrates, coatings, adhesives, and inks. Ability to communicate to the management team on process feasibility, resourcing, financial planning, and project execution. Strong project management skills, with the ability to design, communicate, and execute project plans within an aggressive timeline. Ability to travel, including occasional international, up to 30%. Preferred Proven success leading and managing others. Experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, preferably web converting. Desirable: Product development, validation, and commercialization experience. Understanding of Phase-Gate, Six Sigma, and Lean practices. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at a computer and uses a keyboard and other hand-operated equipment. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. PIdbd67f4c3a3e-0064

Location: Tulsa, OK Reports to: Director of Project Management Team: Project Management Education : BS in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent education from an accredited college or university. BS in Architecture or Engineering is preferred. Professional : Project Management Institute's PMP or PSMJ's AECPM Certification and/or Licensed Architect or PE designation desired. Experience : A minimum of 5 years prior work experience in design, project management, engineering, or architecture required. Experience in managing multi-discipline commercial, government, or retail projects is desired. Position Summary : The Project Manager is an organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized person responsible for the overall leadership and management of projects from inception through completion - in short, to lead, direct, and manage the project team. The Project Manager role touches all activities and functions of the company from accounting to marketing to production to construction administration. This position has a high degree of autonomy, responsibility, and will require working on a variety of tasks and multi-discipline design projects. Essential Functions : Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 1. Establishes and/or manages client relationship with customers from varying market sectors including local, state and federal government agencies, private customers, contractor partnerships, architects and/or engineers, and other clients. 2. Must be a capable and experienced person with authority to speak for the firm in dealing with the client in all routine matters associated with the project. 3. Is aware of and helps to articulate the client's goals and objectives. 4. Assists the principal-in-charge with fee negotiations. 5. Reviews RFP documents and works with Department Directors to determine what disciplines and consultants are needed for the project, determine resourcing, and develop fees. 6. Manages project finances through budgeting, invoicing, and collection in accordance with contract requirements. 7. Plans and manages the project in all aspects of scope definition, objectives, technical feasibility, schedule, and budget in coordination with the principal-in-charge and department directors and ensures that projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget. Takes appropriate actions to maintain the project schedule and budget. 8. Works with design staff and consultants to develop opinions of probable construction costs. 9. Is responsible for recommending, selecting, coordinating, and scheduling outside consultants. 10. Monitors the progress of the project to determine actual work accomplished versus cost-to-date versus budget and keeps the principal-in-charge periodically updated. 11. Prepares project meeting agendas, leads project meetings, prepares meeting minutes, and tracks actions items. 12. Manages multi-discipline quality control sessions at each design phase and verifies that discipline quality control procedures have been performed. 13. Coordinates with all approval agencies and authorities to ensure that any specific requirements are addressed. 14. Organizes and establishes project files and maintains comprehensive project documentation. 15. Coordinates construction administration activities with the Construction Services Department or conducts construction administration activities including pay application reviews. 16. Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management. We will also look to this person to prepare proposals and work with marketing to prepare RFP submittals. 17. Perform risk management to minimize project risks and report and escalate issues to management. 18. Is responsible for final project closeout. Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities : 1. Possess excellent communication skills (i.e., verbal, graphical, and in writing) and the ability to communicate your ideas in a way that people understand. 2. Experience with MS Office, OneNote, Smartsheet, and Deltek Vision (or similar ERP system) preferred. 3. Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is required to interact with our production team. 4. Knowledge of AIA standard contracts and forms preferred. 5. Familiar with AIA construction project methodology, design standards, and specifications. 6. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents. 7. Ability to develop proposals, scope, fees, and schedule. 8. Possess good listening skills, respectful in your interactions with others, possess a positive outlook on life, have a coaching mentality, and a willingness to learn. 9. Possess managerial skills to be proficient in managing internal staff and multiple projects and clients. 10. Ability to coordinate many moving parts to deliver a solid, final product. 11. Ability to delegate, manage, and inspire others; confidence, honesty, commitment, and ability to see big picture and managing all aspects of projects from start to finish. 12. Ability to accommodate overnight travel by car and by air. 13. Ability to prioritize critical activities, plan, and determine what must be done next. 14. Ability to win new work from current clients and participate with Marketing in winning work from new clients. 15. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. 16. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. 17. Experience in architectural and engineering design, coordination, documentation and construction. 18. Knowledge and understanding of building and zoning codes, accessibility standards, and code review and permitting processes. Mathematical Skills : Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical analysis, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Cyntergy has a beautiful work facility, excellent compensation and benefits, a family-friendly team culture that encourages personal development and is a community-oriented company. Cyntergy is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. PIad552b0e9c59-6592