Product Growth Sr. Technical Manager

Company: Chemours
Location: Newark
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Product Growth Sr. Technical Manager to join our growing Technology team! This position will report directly to the Sr. Director, Global Technology for Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) at our world-class innovation center, The Chemours Discovery Hub, in Newark, DE.

With a passion for innovation, this role empowers a diverse team of scientists to develop novel solutions for the thermal management needs of the future, including new refrigerant technologies that support the need to improve the energy efficiency of HVAC systems while reducing the global warming potential of refrigerants currently in use and cutting-edge immersion cooling technology. Adjacent market needs in the high-tech industry are of interest as innovative solutions are developed and brought to the market to support a sustainable way of living for all. This role drives business strategy by leading with agility and curiosity, providing technical guidance, ensuring project results, and prioritizing safety. Through collaboration within Chemours and external partners, this role must have a courageous approach to innovation to support TSS's continued recognition as a leader in the industry.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, collaborative, agile and energetic. This person learns quickly, is team-oriented and is enthusiastic about an opportunity to create solutions that address evolving needs.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Foster a culture of holistic safety both in the laboratory and office.
  
• Lead the team through the implementation and execution of the Agile methodology for nimble project management. Ensure a monthly sprint approach is in place that enables effective backlog planning (critical milestone management) and execution across the multi-functional project teams.
  
• Partner with Technical Service, Marketing, and Business Development to build an ideation pipeline to identify and assess the technical feasibility to solve identified problems in the targeted applications being pursued for growth NPD (New Product Development).
  
• Assess the technical gaps to accelerate product development outcomes and accelerate project execution through partnerships for open or collaborative innovation, including direct and Tier 1 customers, competitors, as well as national labs. Ensure grants are secured to obtain external funding to accelerate project execution with attractive reinvestment economics for the company.
  
• Manage Product Growth budget to meet or exceed goals aligned with business financial goals. Lead the monthly process to manage the TSS capital budget for TSS to ensure execution aligned with business priorities and within the approved budget.
  
• Provide guidance and effectively allocate technical resources needed to achieve business objectives for executing the strategic projects for new product development.
  
• Demonstrate leadership and responsibility for Chemours--- Orange Values for the Product Growth Technical team resulting in no safety incidents and no ethics violations.
  
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Engineering
    
  • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience with demonstrated ability to build effective teams and drive business results
    
  • Experience in the chemical industry, including familiarity with product development & process technology
    
  • Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset
    
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and courageous conversations to drive clarity and alignment
    
  • Strong networking and communication skills
    
    
    Benefits:
    
    Competitive Compensation
    
    Comprehensive Benefits Packages
    
    401(k) Match
    
    Employee Stock Purchase Program
    
    Tuition Reimbursement
    
    Commuter Benefits
    
    Learning and Development Opportunities
    
    Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
    
    Company-paid Volunteer Days
    
    We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we're proud to be Certified--- by Great Place to Work - .
    
    Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
    
    Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
    
    Chemours is an E-Verify employer
    
    Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
    
    Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
    
    In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
    
    Pay Range (in local currency):
    $134,400.00 - $210,000.00
    
    Chemours Level:
    28
    
    Annual Bonus Target:
    16%
    
    The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
    
    At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

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