**This position is part of the Veralto Enterprise System Office which is headquartered in Wood Dale, IL, USA. This role has the flexibility to be remote and can be located within North America or the United Kingdom– but must be near a major (International) airport, with 50-75% travel.** Imagine yourself… + **Driving innovation** and unlocking new growth opportunities to make an impact. + **Coaching teams to accelerate breakthrough ideas** . + **Thriving in a supportive, diverse team environment that** inspires you to strive for excellence. At Veralto (www.veralto.com (https://veralto-my.sharepoint.com/personal/sarah\_mckibben\_hach\_com/Documents/Updated%20Veralto%20Standard%20Work/Job%20Advertisements/www.veralto.com) ), our unifying purpose of Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™ is more than words: it’s a proven path towards positive change, improvement for our planet, and development for yourself. Whether we’re ensuring the continued availability of clean drinking water, protecting our waterways, or enhancing the traceability, color accuracy, and packaging of everyday essentials, the work we do every day contributes to a safer world and a more sustainable future. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 13 operating companies and 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment **where purpose meets possibility** : where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have boundless opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Learn more about how our values influence our culture and who we are: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iFYdty_sWc **We offer:** + **Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1** : Enjoy peace of mind with competitive benefits that start day 1. + **Stability and Growth** : Veralto is a global network with 13 operating companies, 240+ locations worldwide, and $5B in revenue. + **Inclusive Culture** : Join a diverse and inclusive organization that values your unique perspective and fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. **About the Role:** Our **Veralto** **Enterprise System (VES)** is the foundation of **continuous improvement** and **innovation excellence** . As **Director of Innovation, VESO,** you’ll **partner with leaders across our global operating companies (OpCos)** to enhance business processes, implement cutting-edge methodologies, and **fuel sustained innovation-driven growth.** **In this role, a typical day will look like:** + **Influence Innovation Strategy –** Partner with Product Development/R&D leadership to develop and execute **Innovation VES roadmaps** that drive measurable business impact. + **Coach & Mentor –** Empower OpCo innovation leaders by **training, mentoring, and fostering best practices.** + **Optimize & Improve –** Enhance **VES Innovation Growth tools,** ensuring their effectiveness across the enterprise. + **M&A Integration** – Play a key role in **due diligence and post-acquisition transformation,** ensuring acquired companies maximize their innovation potential. + **Shape the Future of Innovation –** Contribute to **Veralto’s annual Innovation Conference,** driving thought leadership and industry best practices. **The essential requirements of the job include:** + **Education** : **Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Marketing, or Business** (MBA preferred). + **Experience:10+ years of leadership in Innovation & New Product Development** – Product Management experience preferred. + **Expertise in Continuous Improvement** **– Applying lean principles** to innovation is a big plus! + **A passion for experimentation & transformation** – You embrace change, challenge the status quo, and **drive meaningful improvements** . + **Exceptional leadership & communication skills** – Ability to engage teams across diverse functions and global markets. + **Experience developing & delivering training** (both virtual & in-person). With annual sales of $5 billion, Veralto is a global leader in essential technology solutions with a proven track record of solving some of the most complex challenges we face as a society. Our industry-leading companies with globally recognized brands are building on a long-established legacy of innovation and customer trust to create a safer, cleaner, more vibrant future. Veralto’s Water Quality companies—Aquatic Informatics, ChemTreat, Hach, McCrometer, OTT HydroMet, Sea-Bird Scientific, Trojan Technologies, and XOS—manage, treat, purify, and protect the global water supply, from municipal and wastewater treatment facilities to lakes, rivers, watersheds, and oceans. And our Product Quality & Innovation companies—Esko, Linx, Pantone, Videojet, and X-Rite—protect the world’s food, medicine, and essentials by tracking and authenticating the billions of goods that travel the global supply chain every day. Veralto is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with 300+ locations worldwide. **US ONLY** **:** The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The compensation range for this role is $135960 - $210,000 USD per year. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. The EEO posters are available **here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters)** . We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@veralto.com to request accommodation. **Unsolicited Assistance** We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies (https://www.veralto.com/our-companies/) , in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral. Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.