R&D Program Manager

Element Solutions Inc•Elsmere, DE

12d•$128,636 - $192,954•Hybrid

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. The company specializes in Wafer Level Packaging, Circuitry Solutions, Electronics Assembly Solutions, Advanced Materials and Joining, Film & Smart Surface Solutions, and Micromax products. Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, infrastructure, and AI, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services enables the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape. 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. This opportunity is hybrid with a maximum 2 days virtual office, and based near one of our office locations in; Wilmington Delaware USA, Ashby de la Zouch UK, Bruchsal Germany, Trecate Italy, Neyron France, Bangalore India, and Singapore. The candidate will be working within a global team of R&D scientists and Applications Engineers and in coordination with Business Unit leaders, Sales and Development partners. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the portfolio of New Product Development Projects as well as Application Development Projects related to advanced electronic inks, pastes and tapes and deliver to internal and external customers high quality services within budget and defined plans.

Requirements

B.Sc degree in Material Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or other related technical discipline
Be capable of managing complex projects and be able to employ different management concepts such as Agile, Waterfall and others as needed.
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 travel and build strong relationships with the global team, as needed. Expected to be ~ 20% domestic and international.

Nice To Haves

MS strongly preferred.
Relevant Project Management training (PMP/CSM/CPMP or similar) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for the planning and management of internal and external projects related to the development of Micromax™ business unit.
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.
Responsibility for assembling project teams, defining schedules, tracking technical activities, and generating project progress reports.
Align programs and portfolios with BTSO and ASO business strategy and enterprise goals. Ensures all program efforts support organizational priorities. Advises on strategic resource and project prioritization. Aligns programs to evolving customer and market needs.
Work closely with Line of Business Owners, Product Managers, as well as Manufacturing and Quality to ensure continuous alignment and up-to-date information flow.
Establish and optimize application development processes within Micromax to align with strategic business goals, accelerate growth, and drive operational excellence through measurable KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support the design of internal processes and the optimization of project management methods.