Technology & Innovation (T&I) Program and Portfolio Manager

Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies. Our business is built around delivering Performance, Solutions and Trust through close collaboration with customers seeking to optimize their polymer products. All of our products are backed by complete technical support that ensures quality, reliability, and value.

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.

Responsibilities

• Project & 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 Information

Travel: 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.