R&D Group Lead – Automotive Color Software Development

Sherwin Williams; Lelystad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Sherwin Williams in Lelystad, Flevoland is seeking an R&D Group Lead for Automotive Color Software Development. You will lead a global team to create innovative automotive color applications, driving business value through improved speed and quality.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field, experience in software development and team leadership, and knowledge of color science. You can expect a supportive environment focused on health, well-being, and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, STEM, or related field.
• Experience in software development and team leadership.
• Knowledge of color science and color matching is preferred.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies such as Scrum and JIRA.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global development team designing custom software solutions for automotive color laboratories.
• Drive innovation and improve speed to color using AI and machine learning.
• Define strategic roadmap for color software and manage complex global projects.
• Ensure high-quality system delivery and promote best practices.

Skills

Software development

Team leadership

Knowledge of color science

Agile methodologies

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, STEM, or related field

Tools

Scrum

JIRA

Job description

R&D Group Lead – Automotive Color Software Development

Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands

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.
• 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).
• 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

Benefits

• Life – rewards, benefits and flexibility to enhance health and well‑being
• Career – opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection – inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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Eligibility to Work
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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.

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