Project Manager

ESI•Shelton, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials. Our business segments include Wafer Level Packaging, Circuitry Solutions, Electronics Assembly Solutions, Advanced Materials and Joining, Film & Smart Surface Solutions, and Micromax. We serve diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, infrastructure, and AI. We embody the 'Elements of our Culture'- our 5C's; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment. The R&D Project Manager, based in Shelton, will work within a global team of R&D Scientists and Applications Engineers in collaboration with Business Unit leaders, Sales, and Development partners to lead and coordinate New Product Development projects supporting wafer level products and advanced interconnect metallization businesses. This role is responsible for driving both strategic and project-specific objectives, overseeing global Wafer Level Packaging R&D activities, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with defined plans while providing high-quality support to internal and external customers. The position also includes responsibility for project scoping, scheduling, costing, and risk management throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

B.Sc degree in Material Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or other related technical discipline; MS strongly preferred.
Be capable to manage complex projects and be able to employ different management concepts such as Agile, Waterfall and others as needed.
Relevant Project Management training (PMP/CSM/CPMP or similar) strongly preferred.
Experience in management of Technology-Oriented Projects and/or work experience in the field of Electronics.
Bottom-line oriented, an assertive and resilient team player able to operate within a high-performance cross-cultural team.
Confident and purposeful approach, paired with strong communication skills and social skills.
Customer-needs understanding, commitment to quality service and continuous improvement.
Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, MS Projects and similar.
Willingness to occasionally travel and build strong international relationships, less than 15% for domestic and overseas.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for the planning and management of internal and external projects related to the development of Electronics Advance Interconnect Solutions with a focus on Wafer Level Packaging Solutions.
Responsibility for assembling project teams, defining schedules, tracking technical activities, and generating project progress reports.
Work on a global level with R&D teams (US, Europe, Asia), internal stakeholders, to ensure the relevant expertise is employed in defining, planning and executing projects.
Carry out cost, time and resource planning for the projects, assess project risks and define countermeasures.
Work in a team of intracompany Project Managers to develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio management processes.
Work closely with Line of Business Project Managers, Product Managers, as well as Manufacturing and Quality to ensure continuous alignment and up-to-date information flow.
Support the design of internal processes and the optimization of project management methods.