Global Technology Manager - Advanced Performance Materials

The Chemours Company•Newark, DE

8d•$141,120 - $220,500•Onsite

About The Position

Chemours is seeking a Global Technology Manager for its Melt Processable Fluoropolymers team within the Advanced Performance Materials (APM) business. This highly visible leadership role is based at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, Delaware, and reports directly to the Global Technology Director of Advanced Performance Materials. The manager collaborates with global strategic growth, commercial, marketing, and manufacturing resources to align innovation with customer and market needs. The role leads a global team of scientists and engineers developing materials and applications to address challenges that conventional materials cannot solve, while supporting existing applications and products. The manager coordinates program activities and resources, guides development and prioritization, and oversees global R&D, technical service, prototyping, testing, and application development laboratories in America, Europe, and China. The position also engages strategic customers and value chain partners to identify opportunities and drive adoption of new materials, working closely with technology leadership, business development, strategic growth, and other functions to develop and commercialize new offerings. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in research and development, technology leadership, materials development, or a related technical field.
At least 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.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 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 in industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, medical, and chemical processing.
Demonstrated success driving innovation, strategic customer engagement, and global R&D organizations in 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, determining improvements or changes needed to achieve goals.
Work with global technology and commercial teams to align technical resources with business strategy for new product and application development.
Expand capabilities for product development, application prototyping, and industry-relevant performance testing for target applications.
Oversee global laboratory operations and investment strategies, including new equipment, testing methodologies, and development processes.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, technical rigor, and safe laboratory operations.
Coordinate program activities and resourcing, guide development and prioritization, and oversee global R&D, technical service, prototyping, testing, and application development laboratories.
Engage strategic customers and value chain partners to identify opportunities and drive adoption of new materials.