Job Description

Join a team revolutionizing the materials science behind every advanced electronic device—from smartphones that survive drops to AI data centers requiring breakthrough thermal management solutions.

The Opportunity

Pave Talent is partnering with a $750M+ NYSE-backed specialty chemicals manufacturer in Central New Jersey, a global leader with 1,900+ employees across 6 continents who's the hidden champion behind critical electronics materials. As R&D Project Manager, you'll be the catalyst transforming brilliant chemistry into market-ready solutions, driving 35+ new product development initiatives through Stage-Gate processes that enable 5G infrastructure, electric vehicles, and AI computing breakthroughs. Your mission: reduce time-to-market by 70% while maintaining technical excellence in an innovation-driven culture that combines Fortune 500 resources with startup agility.

What You'll Own:

• Lead cross-functional NPD projects from concept through launch, managing $1M+ budgets across 10+ active initiatives
• Orchestrate global teams across US, UK, Europe, and Asia to deliver circuit board assembly materials on aggressive timelines
• Partner daily with R&D Directors to prioritize portfolio of solder pastes, underfills, edgebonds, and conformal coatings
• Drive Stage-Gate process implementation, transforming R&D productivity and establishing new PMO best practices
• Navigate technical complexity in materials science while keeping teams aligned on business outcomes
• Facilitate crucial conversations between R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
• Mentor technical teams in project management excellence while building scalable processes

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree (PhD preferred) in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
• 4+ years of industrial R&D experience in structured new product development environments
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects in chemical/materials manufacturing
• Experience with Stage-Gate or similar NPD methodologies
• Strong technical acumen to engage meaningfully with PhD scientists and engineers
• Availability for on-site presence 3+ days/week in Piscataway, NJ

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in electronics materials, polymers, or specialty chemicals
• PMP or similar project management certification
• Experience with global team coordination across time zones
• Microsoft Project proficiency

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Competitive base salary ($92K-$135K)
• 10-18% bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits from Day 1

This close-knit team values every member's innovative ideas and maintains strong work-life balance while tackling complex technical challenges.

Ready to drive materials innovation that powers the future? Apply via LinkedIn and Pave Talent will contact qualified candidates within 48 hours. This is a confidential search—your application remains completely private.

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