Sr. Manager - Capital Projects

Element Solutions Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future! MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business segment of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability and sustainability in electronic materials. Wafer Level Packaging - Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance Circuitry Solutions - Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry Electronics Assembly Solutions - Innovating semiconductor, surface mount technology, and power electronics assembly for unparalleled reliability Advanced Materials and Joining - Engineering polymer and metal joining solutions for optimally performing circuits Film & Smart Surface Solutions - Transforming electronics with cutting-edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability Micromax - Elevating electronics through high-performing, specialized inks and pastes Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, infrastructure, and AI, MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions has earned the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high-quality solutions and technical services enables the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape. We embody the 'Elements of our Culture'—our 5C's: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment. Who are we looking for? The person in this role will thoroughly scope, plan, drive, and successfully execute high priority factory construction, expansion, and startup/qualification projects within the global supply chain organization. The ideal candidate will have meticulous attention to detail, a tenacity to adhere to commitments, and extensive experience in project management of multiple project types using project management tools. Project management requires an ability to influence and drive accountability outside of direct managerial influence and through third party contractors and external engineering support. Adept at connecting individual actions and accountabilities to the high level project and defined business objectives. The preferred candidate will also be able to understand both large scale construction project management through general contractors and subcontractors as well as the micro schedule driven details of engineering design deliverables and execution from breaking ground, through permitting and equipment setting, to successful startup and handover to full production. Based in Fremont CA. What will you be doing? Responsible for end-to-end scoping, planning, management, and execution of critical capital factory projects, heavily focused on ActiveCopperTM manufacturing across several factories, concurrently. Accountable to overall schedule, to scope, and within spend, and generating project progress reports. Responsible for assembling project teams, defining plans and driving progress within varied project-type frameworks, reporting, ultimately leading cross-functional team efforts to completion. Carry out cost, time, and resource planning with both external vendors, general contractors, and internal engineering managers to ensure delivery and intersection with business needs. Assess project risks and define countermeasures well in advance to mitigate impact. Manage capital and operating expenses to budget, strictly monitoring impacts of scope or design changes where necessary, and driving team to thorough design reviews for first time right excellence. Drive all aspects of regulatory compliance through permitting, equipment design and testing, hazardous materials handling, and other safety-focused design considerations with a forward looking, risk mitigation mentality. Partner on a global level within the Global Engineering team, and alongside local Factory Operations Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, and third party support to ensure the relevant expertise is employed in defining, planning, and executing projects across various timescales. Lead cross functional team meetings, facilitate communication up down and across, work with managers to address bottlenecks and resource balancing issues Mentor junior project managers on best practices and support development of improved internal methods and tools for executing factory expansion. Who are You? BS degree in an Engineering discipline or other related applied technical field; PMP certification is a plus. 8+ years' experience capital project management in a chemical products industry, including planning, negotiating resources, driving multiple complex projects forward concurrently, leading cross functional teams without direct line management authority. Experience in management of factory construction and startup. Thoroughly capable of standard project management software, tools, and methods. Experience with hazardous materials factory buildouts or expansions is desired. Extensive knowledge of project management strategies, tools, and operational approaches to appropriately guide both short- and long-term projects, including projects requiring macro- and micro-scheduling of tasks, internal and external. Knowledgeable of various regulatory requirements: hazardous materials and air quality permitting, construction and building permitting, environmental regulations, UL or other electrical standards, fire code, sufficient to drive compliance with the assistance of expert consultants. 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. Critically fixated on scope, schedule, and spend adherence. Approximate frequency of travel expected to be up to 20%, primarily domestic. Some work outside of standard business hours is expected to support Global teams. We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are Offering... Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future - You will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management, which has empowered us to create high-performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers. As part of the MAES Team, you will have opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance-related bonus plan), and benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match). Innovative work environment where you will be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team. Perks and incentives include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development. The typical base salary range for this position is between $128,636.00 and $192,954.00. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr