Latam Codes

**What's the Role?**:
Latam Codes & Approvals Manager ensures that all necessary test certificates, product and system approvals are available in order to sell our products to our customers making sure all products meet local & regional regulatory requirements

**Who is Hilti?**:
Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.

**What does the role involve?**:

- Defining, communicating and implementing regional Codes & Approvals Strategy and Roadmap
- Understanding and translating formal requirements and procedures in Code Development to Stakeholders
- Establishing network and resilient business relationship with relevant code officials / authorities as well as key influencers (design firms, test institutes, universities, opinion leaders, competitors, insurance companies, trade associations, standardization bodies, etc.)
- Initiating / participating / managing relevant research projects to further develop the state of the art as base for future Code changes
- Participate as a voting member or chair in relevant Code Committees to anticipate, monitor, initiate and execute relevant Code changes
- Understanding framework of other global Codes & Regulations to identify synergies and interaction with local Codes
- Supporting local Market organizations in interactions with Code & regulation bodies and committees
- Supporting local Market Organizations needs in training, product testing and industry events

Hilti Panama is ranked as #3 national best employer by Great Place to Work

**What do we offer?**:
We’ll give you everything you need to excel in your role. Show us what you’re made of, and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business - and gain experience in different job functions. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after

Come to a place where you will own your development and career journey: global or local, cross-functional or as a specialist. If you’re willing to go the extra mile, there is no limit to what you can achieve.

**What you need is**:

- University graduate in engineering preferably in Chemical / Mechanical / Structural engineering
- Experience in code / standard development, engineering and/or testing combined with marketing skills
- Proficiency in English and Spanish/Portuguese
- Analytical skills, strategic thinking and organisational awareness / resourceful use of influence
- Ability to create strong business relationships
- Excellent presentation and communication skills at all levels
- Ability to maintain strong technical position, while being flexible to accept different viewpoints to develop own view point

**Why should you apply?**:
We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. So, if you’ve never worked in construction, that’s fine with us. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, regardless of your background.

You will be working with a team of people striving for excellence, with an open, inclusive and supportive culture. Bring your own perspective and achieve results together with others.

Hilti, is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Hilti is an equal opportunity employer