Global Account Director Jobs in Mississippi
Global Account Director jobs in Mississippi are open across Crystal Springs, Blue Springs, and Madison and other Mississippi metros, with employers like Hitachi Global Air Power Us, Hitachi Global Air Power Us, LLC (F/K/A Sullair Llc), and Magnit Global hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SUMMARY
The Global Director - R&D & Quality Systems is responsible for setting and executing the enterprise-wide strategy across Global Compounds for research and innovation, product and process quality, and sustainability across global operations. The role ensures products, technologies, and processes are innovative, compliant, high quality, and aligned with sustainability and ESG commitments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Research & Innovation
- Lead global research and innovation strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee R&D programs across regions to support growth and product differentiation.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, partnerships, and external collaborations.
Quality Management
- Provide global leadership for quality management systems and standards.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and industry requirements.
- Lead continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives.
Sustainability & ESG
- Define and execute global sustainability strategy and objectives.
- Support sustainability reporting and ESG data governance.
- Integrate sustainability into product development and operations.
Leadership & Governance
- Lead and develop global teams across research, quality, and sustainability.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field required.
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive global leadership experience in R&D, quality, or sustainability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and climb; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and infrequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently make minor decisions with limited information, general decisions in the absence of specific directions, and perform activities requiring sustained concentration. The position requires up to 20% travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. During active remediation additional requirements may include fit testing for respiratory equipment, chemical suits, face shields, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Moderate travel (20-40%) may be required in the performance of duties.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
SUMMARY
The Global Director - R&D & Quality Systems is responsible for setting and executing the enterprise-wide strategy across Global Compounds for research and innovation, product and process quality, and sustainability across global operations. The role ensures products, technologies, and processes are innovative, compliant, high quality, and aligned with sustainability and ESG commitments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Research & Innovation
- Lead global research and innovation strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee R&D programs across regions to support growth and product differentiation.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, partnerships, and external collaborations.
Quality Management
- Provide global leadership for quality management systems and standards.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and industry requirements.
- Lead continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives.
Sustainability & ESG
- Define and execute global sustainability strategy and objectives.
- Support sustainability reporting and ESG data governance.
- Integrate sustainability into product development and operations.
Leadership & Governance
- Lead and develop global teams across research, quality, and sustainability.
- Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field required.
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive global leadership experience in R&D, quality, or sustainability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and climb; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and infrequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently make minor decisions with limited information, general decisions in the absence of specific directions, and perform activities requiring sustained concentration. The position requires up to 20% travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. During active remediation additional requirements may include fit testing for respiratory equipment, chemical suits, face shields, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Moderate travel (20-40%) may be required in the performance of duties.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
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Global Account Director Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hitachi Global Air Power Us3
- Hitachi Global Air Power Us, LLC (F/K/A Sullair Llc)2
- Magnit Global2
- Westlake Management Services1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing5
- Human Resources2
- Chemicals & Materials1
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global account director jobs across Mississippi.
- 7 or more years of enterprise or strategic account management experience
- Demonstrated success managing multinational or Fortune 500 client relationships
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple geographies
- Familiarity with contract negotiation, renewal cycles, and executive-level stakeholder engagement
Global Account Director Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How many global account director jobs are there in Mississippi?
There are 8+ global account director openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Crystal Springs, Blue Springs, and Madison. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.
Which Mississippi cities have the most global account director jobs?
Crystal Springs, Blue Springs, and Madison have the most global account director openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire global account directors in Mississippi?
Employers hiring global account directors in Mississippi include Hitachi Global Air Power Us, Hitachi Global Air Power Us, LLC (F/K/A Sullair Llc), and Magnit Global, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote global account director jobs in Mississippi?
Yes. About 13% of global account director openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.
How do I apply for global account director jobs in Mississippi?
You can apply to global account director jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.
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