Global Technology & Innovation Process Lead

Entegris • Aurora, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Entegris is currently seeking a Global Technology & Innovation Process Lead to join our Materials Solutions Technology & Innovation Operations team. This position will be based in our Aurora , IL facility. In this role, you will enable faster, more predictable innovation and high-quality execution by owning and advancing T&I processes, systems, and governance across the MS T&I organization. This role ensures that T&I environments, capabilities, and systems are structured, efficient, and aligned to strategic priorities across all global sites. By integrating infrastructure planning, CAPEX management, and process discipline, this role enables T&I teams to operate safely, efficiently, and consistently while supporting long term capability growth and global alignment .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field with 5 or more years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with project management or T&I governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and systems thinking skills with the ability to connect strategy to execution.
• Proven ability to influence without authority in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including leadership level reporting.
• High attention to detail with a focus on structured execution and data integrity and a demonstrated interest in process improvement and proactive problem-solving

Nice To Haves

• Experience with T&I project tracking and roadmap tools.
• Experience supporting CapEx planning, intake, or tracking processes.
• Experience working with EHS programs, safety reviews, and Management of Change processes.
• Familiarity with T&I environments involving advanced materials, chemical handling, or specialty processes.
• Familiarity with NPI, technology development, and portfolio management in T&I environments.
• Experience driving process standardization and optimization projects, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience working across global teams and complex organizational structures.

Responsibilities

• Own T&I Process and Governance Framework (Structure and Consistency): Define, standardize, and continuously improve operational processes across the organization that impact the speed of development for technology and NPI projects. Establish a unified operating model that connects technology development, NPI, knowledge build, and capital investment activities across T&I. Ensure governance processes are clearly defined, documented, and consistently applied across all T&I sites, including alignment to CapEx selection and execution frameworks. Partner with T&I leadership to align processes with strategy, roadmap execution, and resource planning.
• Drive T&I Planning and Roadmapping Systems (Visibility and Alignment): Own T&I roadmap systems and tools such as SharpCloud or equivalent, ensuring clear linkage between strategy, projects, and execution. Ensure roadmap data structures support prioritization, stage visibility, and alignment across BU, SBU, and functional teams. Enable structured portfolio reviews with clear prioritization frameworks and decision support. Drive consistency between roadmap planning, project lifecycle stages, and long-range planning processes.
• Own CapEx Project Intake and Governance Process (Discipline and Prioritization): Own end to end CAPEX planning, prioritization, and tracking for T&I infrastructure and capability investments. Establish standardized frameworks for evaluating and prioritizing capital requests based on capability needs, risk reduction, and strategic alignment. Ensure CAPEX investments are directly tied to T&I roadmaps and long term capability build. Provide visibility into CAPEX portfolio performance, execution status, and risks to T&I leadership. Partner closely with Finance and T&I leadership to align investments with AOP and long range plans.
• Leverage Digital and Data Driven Process Enablement (Scalability and Efficiency): Identify opportunities to digitize, automate, and streamline T&I processes and workflows. Improve integration between roadmap tools, project systems, and reporting platforms to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy. Enable data driven decision making through improved access to high quality portfolio and execution data. Support development of dashboards and reporting that provide real time visibility into project status, deliverables, and risks.
• Operate Across a Global, Cross Functional Environment: Serve as a central coordination point across T&I , Finance, Operations, Quality, Digital, and leadership teams. Work across regions and time zones to ensure consistent process execution globally. Facilitate alignment on - site priorities, investment sequencing, and capability development across the T&I portfolio. Ensure T&I processes are aligned with enterprise systems, governance structures, and cross divisional initiatives.
• Partner on Safety Reviews and MOC Processes (Risk Mitigation and Compliance): Partner with the T&I Safety Lead to ensure all infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, and facility modifications undergo robust safety review. Support and co own Management of Change processes for lab and infrastructure changes to ensure risks are identified and mitigated. Ensure infrastructure and process changes meet internal safety standards and regulatory requirements before implementation. Drive consistency in safety review practices across all T&I sites globally.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Best Practice Adoption: Identify , benchmark, and deploy best practices in T&I process management, governance, and portfolio execution. Drive adoption of standardized processes across all T&I sites and functions. Promote a culture of disciplined execution, accountability, and continuous improvement. Continuously evolve processes to improve speed, quality, and predictability of T&I outcomes.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior