Overview:

The company is a global leader in CO₂-to-methanol technology. Since 2012, they have enabled the production of renewable methanol from carbon dioxide and hydrogen at industrial scale. The mission is to lead the way in sustainable fuels and chemicals through innovation, collaboration, and world-class technology.

We are now hiring a Head of Products – a key strategic leadership role that will define and drive the product vision at the intersection of engineering excellence and client-focused innovation.

Why this role matters

As the company scales rapidly, they need a product leader who deeply understands methanol, e-fuels, and the industrial landscape their clients operate in. This position is not only about shaping the technology offerings, but about helping the clients solve real, complex problems with smarter and more sustainable solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

Product Leadership & Strategy

Define and own the roadmap for CRI’s product and service offerings, with a clear view of client needs, technical feasibility, and market trends.

Collaborate with senior leadership to align product development with company strategy, customer requirements, and global energy trends.

Ensure our solutions are competitive, scalable, and differentiated.

Client Understanding & Market Insight

• Act as the voice of the customer internally – identifying pain points and opportunities in methanol and e-fuels markets.

• Analyze competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and customer segments to guide product positioning and prioritization.

• Lead efforts to answer key client-facing questions:
  What are the biggest problems our clients face?
  Why choose methanol or e-fuels over other solutions?

EPC & Technical Oversight

• Provide leadership across the full EPC lifecycle for our solutions, particularly for small and modular methanol plant configurations.

• Oversee standardization and modularization of offerings to improve scalability and efficiency.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration between engineering, R&D, commercial and service teams.

People & Culture

• Lead and grow a cross-functional product team that blends deep technical expertise with client-centric thinking.

• Promote a culture of curiosity, ownership, and delivery.

Who You Are

• Experienced in Methanol & E-fuels: You understand the technical, economic and operational realities of methanol plants – particularly smaller-scale ones – and have meaningful experience in this field.

• Product Development Track Record: You’ve taken technical products from idea to implementation and have worked across the full lifecycle.

• EPC Background: You’ve led or contributed to EPC projects and understand what it takes to deliver integrated industrial solutions.

• Strategic & Customer-Centric: You can see the big picture, ask the right questions, and turn client challenges into product opportunities.

• Natural Leader: You’ve led cross-functional teams and know how to align diverse stakeholders toward a shared vision.

• Technically Fluent: You speak the language of engineers and understand the critical components of process technology.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or similar). A postgraduate degree is a plus.

• 10+ years in relevant roles, including product development and EPC leadership.

• Deep knowledge of methanol, e-fuels, or power-to-X technologies.

• Proven ability to drive commercial and technical alignment in complex industrial environments.