Innovation Project Manager

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

At Solenis, we nurture talent and embrace diverse perspectives. As an Innovation Project Manager, you will be an integral part of our Strategy Office Organization that plays a vital leadership role in the management of innovation projects as they pass through each phase of the stage gate process from concept to commercialization.

This position has responsibility for driving each project to its successful conclusion by ensuring that its scope is well defined and resource estimates and project schedules are specified and appropriate to the project. This individual will work closely with the Business Units, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Research & Development management teams to ensure that resources are on task and on schedule to deliver the project objectives in a timely manner. This individual will need to be able to communicate and interface effectively with internal and external personnel both domestically and internationally.

- Execute innovation projects ensuring high quality and speed to market.

- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and teamwork throughout the innovation project lifecycle.

- Support established strategic priorities and market insights, ensuring resources are allocated thoughtfully to maximize impact.

- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring on-time, in budget and quality delivery of projects.

- Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences throughout all levels of a global organization.

- Identify and manage schedule dependencies across various teams and departments to ensure that they are communicated, understood, and executed.

- Identify and manage project risks across various teams and departments.

Manage and control project documentation

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration) required.

- Proven experience 5+ years in project execution, preferably within the chemical or industrial water treatment industry.

- Demonstrated track record of successfully managing complex innovation projects from concept to commercialization.

- Strong understanding of product development processes for chemical and/or equipment innovations.

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate market insights and data into actionable strategies and decisions.

- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., SmartSheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana) preferred.

- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards relevant to the chemical, water treatment or paper industry preferred.

- Strong leadership skills,with proven ability to provide clear direction to matrixed resources in virtual, multi-national environments

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com