We are seeking a
Technology & Innovation (T&I) Program and Portfolio Manager who is responsible for driving visibility, alignment, and execution across Americhem's global T&I project portfolio. This role ensures that innovation efforts are prioritized, balanced, and resourced effectively across segments and regions. The position serves as a centralized coordination point between T&I, Commercial, and Operational stakeholders to manage labor tracking, pipeline planning, dashboarding, and communication routines. By enabling better cross-functional decision-making, this role helps accelerate speed-to-market and improve overall innovation productivity.
ResponsibilitiesProject & Portfolio Coordination- Maintain visibility of the global T&I project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, timelines, and resource availability.
- Facilitate regular portfolio reviews and project prioritization meetings with T&I and segment leadership.
- Track project status, milestone adherence, risk factors, and corrective actions in coordination with project owners.
Resource Management- Monitor labor utilization across regions, functions, and growth platforms to optimize capacity planning.
- Support T&I leaders in workload balancing, staffing needs, and cross-functional coordination.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and Development teams to maintain accurate labor reports and forecasts.
- Train the broader T&I team on advanced statistics and design of experiment methodologies.
Systems & Reporting- Own and update centralized dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to drive visibility and accountability in T&I execution.
- Continuously improve processes and tools that enable timely decision-making, risk mitigation, and efficient project execution.
Communication & Change Support- Act as liaison between technical, commercial, and operational teams to ensure portfolio decisions are clearly communicated and implemented.
- Support functional leaders with meeting facilitation, document preparation, and follow-ups related to innovation programs.
- Assist with change management initiatives that impact the innovation pipeline or T&I structure.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or a related field required. Project management certification (PMP or similar) required.
- 10+ years of experience in T&I portfolio and project management, product development, or technical operations with exposure to portfolio and resource planning.
- Strong understanding of stage-gate processes, project lifecycle management, and innovation portfolio governance.
- Proficient and trained in advanced statistics and design of experiment methodologies.
- Skilled in using project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Excel or similar) and data visualization platforms (e.g., SalesForce, Power BI).
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills across technical and commercial audiences.
Additional InformationTravel: Occasional travel (up to 20%) to pilot lines, manufacturing sites, and vendor locations as needed
Desired Qualities/Attributes:- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a focus on follow-through and execution.
- Strong analytical thinker with problem-solving mindset and business acumen.
- Highly collaborative and diplomatic, able to navigate across levels and functions with professionalism.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Process- and systems-oriented, with continuous improvement mindset and interest in driving operational efficiency.
