Global Technology Manager - Advanced Performance Materials

The Chemours•Newark, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chemours is seeking a Global Technology Manager for their Melt processable fluoropolymer team to join their growing Advanced Performance Materials (APM) business. This leadership role reports directly to the Global Technology Director of Advanced Performance Materials and is based at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE. The role requires close collaboration with global strategic growth, commercial, marketing, and manufacturing resources to align innovation efforts with customer and market needs. Chemours' Advanced Performance Materials business develops high-performance materials that enable critical technologies across semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, advanced communications, transportation, energy, and industrial markets. The fluoropolymer technologies are enabling some of the fastest-growing segments globally, including semiconductor chip manufacturing and advanced packaging, next-generation wire, cable, and interconnect solutions for high-speed, high-frequency communications and data infrastructure, AI and hyperscale data center technologies, ultra-high-purity or harsh chemical fluid handling systems, and transportation, aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the global technical team collaborating with customers and value chain partners to drive technology development at the forefront of these industry transformations, as well as supporting existing applications and product portfolio. The Global Technology Manager will lead a global team of scientists and engineers responsible for solving challenges faced by incumbent materials. This includes coordinating program activities and resourcing, guiding development and prioritization, and overseeing global R&D, technical service, prototyping, testing, and application development laboratories in America, Europe, and China. The role also interacts with strategic customers and value chain partners to identify and drive adoption of new materials. This is a key leadership position in the technology organization, working daily with the global technology director and VP of technology, as well as the global business development team, strategic growth team members, and all other functions to develop and commercialize Chemours' new offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in research and development, technology leadership, materials development, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of direct people management experience, including leading technical teams and developing talent.
Demonstrated experience leading global technology organizations and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong background in polymer formulation, processing, characterization, and product development for advanced electronics and semiconductor applications.
Domestic and international travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
Expertise in fluoropolymer technologies, including extrusion, molding, compounding, films, tubing, and wire and cable applications.
Deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, advanced electronics, AI infrastructure, high-speed connectivity, and data center technologies.
Experience developing materials for high-performance applications across industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, medical, and chemical processing.
Demonstrated success driving innovation, strategic customer engagement, and global R&D organizations within both technology development and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a global team of R&D scientists and application engineers, establishing strategic priorities, talent development plans, and technical excellence standards.
Monitor and evaluate progress and results, and determine improvements or changes needed to achieve goals.
Work daily with the global technology and commercial teams to ensure alignment of technical resources with business strategy for new product and application development.
Expand capabilities to support product development, application prototyping, and industry-relevant performance testing for the target applications.
Oversee global laboratory operations and investment strategies, including implementation of new equipment, testing methodologies, and development processes, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, technical rigor, and safe laboratory operations.