Create viable business models that lead to commercialization strategies for new and mature innovations.
Establish an active and actionable global network of internal and external subject matter experts to collaboratively innovate and co-innovate existing and new offerings with speed to market, optimum design and to maximize efficiencies.
Lead the monitoring of the external environment and market assessment of new technology ensuring awareness and identification worldwide while developing innovative partnerships with external partners.
Partner with R&D in the discovery and scaling of market-led emerging technologies. Identify and evaluate to leverage Republic’s core competencies and solve customer needs.
Develop technology innovation governance structure to fit in line with program delivery methodologies to screen and validate opportunities though use cases, testing and rework.
Assess macro market and technology trends, customer insights, and business objectives to identify unmet customer needs and underserved markets to drive innovation and enhanced sustainability opportunities and priorities.
Develop and lead a team of highly skilled development managers to deliver business outcomes as well as ensuring a robust talent pipeline.
Partner with Business Development and other internal resources in Business Case Development.
Promote the Company’s innovation agenda; influence and obtain support from business leaders and senior management for successful execution of the agenda.
Support the Emerging Business Development team on executing our acquisition pipeline.
Requirements
clean technology
executive exposure
financial acumen
management experience
matrix leadership
ambiguity tolerance
Excellent knowledge of key trends in technology and innovation (i.e. Clean Technology).
Cross-functional relationship skills with experience of leading in a matrix organization highly desired.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
3+ years executive-level exposure (i.e. comfort in front of and experience working directly with executive and board-level committees) is preferred.
High ambiguity tolerance and interest in developing adjacent businesses.
Proven ability to take projects from idea to commercial success.
Ten years of relevant work experience in innovation identification and investment, corporate strategy and/or strategy consulting experience, and/or business development expertise working experience.
Engaging presentation and/or storytelling skills.
Ability to travel: Up to 50% (domestic and potential for international).
Five years of management experience.
Excellent analytical, financial acumen, project management and influencing skills;
Benefits
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Great Place to Work
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee discount programs.
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1981
Year Founded
Established as a regional waste hauler.
$16 Billion
2024 Revenue
Annual revenue achieved in 2024.
$2+ Billion
2024 Net Income
Net income for the year 2024.
It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S.
Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants.
Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.
Culture + Values
Safe – We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
Committed to Serve – We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Environmentally Responsible – We take action to improve our environment.
Driven – We deliver results in the right way.
Human-centered – We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
Environment + Sustainability
35% emissions reduction
Net-zero greenhouse gas target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2030, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
15% emissions reduction
Early achievement of interim target
Reduced operational greenhouse gas emissions by 15% as of 2023, meeting the 2025 interim target two years early.
40% material recovery increase
Resource recovery goal
Aims to increase the recovery of key materials by 40% by 2030, supporting circularity and resource efficiency.
50% biogas reuse increase
Biogas beneficial reuse target
Committed to increasing biogas sent to beneficial reuse by 50% by 2030, enhancing renewable energy generation.
Open five new renewable natural gas plants; renewable-energy portfolio includes 86 projects
Deploy collision-avoidance cameras on collection trucks (2,200+ units)
Pace electrification: goal for 50% of new refuse vehicle purchases to be EVs by 2028
Initiatives include landfill-gas-to-energy, polymer center for plastics circularity, recycling and organics programs
Half of the company's workforce is composed of ethnically diverse individuals, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.
38% Leadership Roles by Women
Women in Top Leadership
38% of top leadership positions within the company are held by women, showcasing progress toward gender equality.
$75.8M with Diverse Suppliers
Diverse Supplier Spending
The company spent $75.8 million with certified diverse suppliers in 2022, aiming for $150 million by 2025.
82% Employee Satisfaction
Employee Satisfaction Rating
82% of employees rated the company as a great place to work in a 2024 survey, reflecting a supportive workplace culture.
Established MOSAIC Council in 2013 to drive inclusion efforts, including recruiting partnerships, training, leadership development, and business resource group support.
Removed college-degree requirements for many roles to broaden access and inclusivity.
Aims to achieve 50% diversity in leadership roles by 2030.