R&D Project Manager

Element Solutions Inc

R&D Project Manager leading internal and external projects for wafer level products at MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. Collaborating with global teams to ensure timely project delivery and alignment.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeShelton • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,406 - $143,108 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall responsibility for the planning and management of internal and external projects related to the development of Electronics Advance Interconnect Solutions with a focus on Wafer Level Packaging Solutions.
Responsibility for assembling project teams, defining schedules, tracking technical activities, and generating project progress reports.
Work on a global level with R&D teams (US, Europe, Asia), internal stakeholders, to ensure the relevant expertise is employed in defining, planning and executing projects.
Carry out cost, time and resource planning for the projects, assess project risks and define countermeasures.
Work in a team of intracompany Project Managers to develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio management processes.
Work closely with Line of Business Project Managers, Product Managers, as well as Manufacturing and Quality to ensure continuous alignment and up-to-date information flow.
Support the design of internal processes and the optimization of project management methods.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.Sc degree in Material Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or other related technical discipline; MS strongly preferred.
Be capable to manage complex projects and be able to employ different management concepts such as Agile, Waterfall and others as needed.
Relevant Project Management training (PMP/CSM/CPMP or similar) strongly preferred.
Experience in management of Technology-Oriented Projects and/or work experience in the field of Electronics.
Bottom-line oriented, an assertive and resilient team player able to operate within a high-performance cross-cultural team.
Confident and purposeful approach, paired with strong communication skills and social skills.
Customer-needs understanding, commitment to quality service and continuous improvement.
Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, MS Projects and similar.
Willingness to occasionally travel and build strong international relationships, less than 15% for domestic and overseas.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness Program
PTO/Holidays
401(k)-retirement plan with a company match
paid parental leave
tuition reimbursement
opportunities for professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementwafer level packagingcost planningresource planningrisk assessmentAgileWaterfallproject progress reportingportfolio managementtechnology-oriented project management

Soft Skills

assertiveresilientteam playerstrong communication skillssocial skillscustomer-needs understandingcommitment to quality servicecontinuous improvementcross-cultural teamworkconfident approach

Certifications

PMPCSMCPMP