Senior Technical Program Manager, Chemical Engineering

Redwood Materials

$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent (BS/MS/PhD)
  • 4+ years in program or project management in chemical/advanced materials
  • Expertise in strategic technology planning and process development
  • Strong grasp of process design and the commercial aspects of technology
  • Skilled in managing multiple programs and stakeholder collaboration
  • Exceptional communication, decision-making, and leadership abilities
  • Familiarity with project management tools like Jira and MS Project

Responsibilities

  • Lead programs in chemical process development and commercialization
  • Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams on project strategy
  • Contribute to technology development and capital investment plans
  • Work with leadership to assess new chemical technologies
  • Simplify complex scientific concepts into project deliverables
  • Create integrated schedules, risk assessments, and resource plans
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards during deployment
  • Define scale-up strategies and production readiness plans

Benefits

  • Full-time position
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies
  • Involvement in sustainably focused projects and clean energy initiatives
  • Collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Chance to influence strategic decision-making in technology innovation
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager, Chemical Engineering to lead strategically critical programs focused on the development, scale-up, and deployment of next-generation chemical processes. This role bridges scientific innovation and operational execution, ensuring that groundbreaking chemical technologies move efficiently from concept to commercialization. You will not only manage the day-to-day execution of chemical R&D and scale-up programs but also contribute to Redwood's strategic technology planning-helping prioritize investments, identify risks, and align cross-functional resources to accelerate time to market. Key Responsibilities • Lead technical programs involving chemical process development, validation, and commercialization. • Partner with R&D, process engineering, and manufacturing teams to define program strategy, scope, and success metrics. • Provide strategic input into technology development plans, pilot plant investments, and capital budgeting decisions. • Collaborate with senior technical and business leadership to evaluate feasibility, readiness, and business impact of new chemical technologies. • Translate complex chemical and materials science concepts into actionable engineering and program deliverables. • Build and maintain integrated program schedules, risk assessments, and resource forecasts. • Ensure compliance with chemical safety, environmental standards, and regulatory requirements across all stages of process deployment. • Help define scale-up strategy including equipment selection, facility needs, and production readiness plans. Required Qualifications • BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline. • 4+ years of program or project management experience in a chemical or advanced materials environment. • Experience with strategic technology planning and early-stage process development. • Strong understanding of process design, scale-up, and the technical-commercial interface. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs with cross-functional stakeholders. • Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership skills. • Proficiency with tools like Jira, MS Project, and cloud-based collaboration platforms. • Passion for sustainability, clean energy, and materials innovation. The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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