Applications Project Manager II

Solenis

About The Position

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media. The Applications Project Manager serves as a Tissue & Towel (T&T) product & market expert providing technical (some business) support and all levels of training to our commercial sales team located in North America (Canada and the US). Supports geographic/corporate growth initiatives by partnering with sales team to identify and facilitate progression of new business opportunities. Identifies technical solutions by problem solving while also developing new applications, product selection, and optimal trial design strategy and execution. Communicates with commercial team representatives and customers to better understand each customer-specific process, any ongoing problems, and potential chemical solutions. Development of relationships and collaboration with technical and production leaders with ability to alter adverse situation into a business sustaining connection. Responsible for maintaining existing NA T&T business and developing new product lines with R&D/Product Management while documenting all parts of product validation technical, financial, sustainability, patents and regulatory}. Capability to manage smaller sections of an SBU or product line with minimal supervision and coaching from Product Management, R&D and/or Applications Team Manager. Acts as a safety leader in training and education both internal and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Science and/or Engineering; or equivalent relevant industry experience. (Will consider 10+ years of experience instead of a degree)
10+ years of industry experience
Prior direct value sales experience with understanding of business fundamentals and/or past position experience requiring influencing skills
Expertise in administration and management of chemical applications
Project management experience requiring planning, directing, managing, and execution of large projects in team setting
Troubleshooting experience of complex situations requiring organized problem-solving effort
Capable of understanding the value and execution of marketplace initiatives and managing multiple support projects with little management input.
Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving, strong attention to detail, and quick understanding of technical concepts
Strong customer service skills
Strong independent work ethic with proven track record of growth and success
Demonstrated ability to make decisions, balancing customer’s needs and company objectives
Strong communication skills, presentation capability, and ability to influence others through direct and indirect methods
Technical leadership of product lines and markets
Coaching/Collaboration with other Applications, Marketing and Commercial staffs globally
Strong understanding of the T&T Market
Very knowledgeable of specialty chemical programs, in particular coating and release plus softener chemistries and their application
Extensive understanding and experience in T&T operations and troubleshooting problems
Familiarity with T&T related digital solutions
T&T product line knowledge and general industry knowledge
Sensitive to new business opportunities and strategy to gain
Strong interpersonal skills with multiple levels within the organization
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) plus data mining software
Product to market delivery
History of excelling with EHSQ&PR

Responsibilities

Support area growth and pursuit of new business opportunities with sales team collaboration, onsite audit support of competitive applications, product selection, application recommendations, and successful trial preparation and execution (30%)
Field support of customer applications by troubleshooting and best practice management/standardization and sustaining business (20%)
New product development and portfolio growth via idea generation with R&D and commercialization i.e., product launch management and validation projects (25%)
Conduct group and individual training of commercial sales team as well development and dissemination of internal and external training materials and technical literature including product safety, best practices, etc. (15%)
Trial reporting, administration, and associated communications (10%)