Growth Success Manager

Ascent Chemicals

Schaumburg (IL)

Remote

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A specialty chemicals company is seeking a Growth Success Manager to drive the execution of commercial opportunities and manage project timelines. This non-customer-facing role involves building and standardizing product launch processes while ensuring regulatory readiness. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 8 years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry, coupled with strong project leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects.
Experience with chemical supply chain implementation.

Responsibilities

Drive the execution of commercial opportunities and manage timelines.
Lead internal teams to evaluate and develop new product requests.
Create clear project plans and provide updates to leadership.

Skills

Project leadership

Business acumen

Financial acumen

Stakeholder communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Remote (U.S. Based) — Chicago, IL preferred

Department: Revenue Operations

Reports to: Vice President

Industry: Specialty Chemicals

At Ascent, our employees are our superpower. It’s your grit, hustle, and drive to win that will power our success—earning and retaining customer loyalty, unleashing our fullest value for our shareholders, our employees, and the communities in which we operate. The future ahead is bright, and it will be shaped by each of you.

We don’t wait for Moments That Matter—we create them and win.

Guided by customer needs, we deliver tailored specialty‑chemistry solutions at scale across an array of high‑value segments. We at Ascent are building a platform that solves real problems across the value chain — not just by providing products or capacity, but by offering a full suite of services: formulation development, reaction capabilities, blending, packaging, logistics, regulatory support and reliable delivery.

We believe in Outcomes Over Everything—we strive for success and deliver.

Job Summary

Ascent Industries Co. is seeking a strategic, execution‑focused Growth Success Manager to lead and accelerate the internal execution of commercial opportunities. This role is central to launching new supply chains, commercializing customer‑driven opportunities, and managing internal responses — with an unwavering focus on safety, speed, operational readiness, and cross‑functional alignment.

The ideal candidate combines strong project leadership with business and financial acumen, enabling them to assess opportunity value, understand cost drivers, and make data‑informed decisions that support commercial objectives. This role also requires exceptional stakeholder communication skills to align cross‑functional teams, manage expectations, and ensure transparency throughout the execution lifecycle.

In addition to managing current initiatives, this individual will be responsible for building and standardizing a best‑in‑class launch and new product development (NPD) process — driving scalability, repeatability, and efficiency across the organization.

This is a non‑customer‑facing role that serves as the internal engine behind commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Acceleration

Drive Fast Execution of Commercial Opportunities
Translate customer requests and commercial wins into executable internal projects. Manage timelines, coordinate deliverables, and escalate barriers to maintain momentum. Incorporate commercial impact and business case evaluation into execution priorities.
Accelerate Supply Chain Launches
Project manage the rapid stand‑up of new supply chains (raw materials, manufacturing, tolling, logistics) in support of commercial opportunities, with a strong focus on cost, speed, and risk mitigation.
Expedite New Product Development
Lead internal cross‑functional teams (R&D, operations, sourcing) to quickly evaluate, develop, and scale new product requests from the commercial team. Ensure alignment with business priorities and financial feasibility.

Process Design & Ownership

Build a Best‑in‑Class Launch Process
Design, implement, and continuously improve a standardized, scalable process for launching new products, supply chains, and capabilities that supports strategic growth and profitability.
Develop a Robust NPD Framework
Improve existing NPD processes — including stage gates, feasibility assessments, cost modeling, technical reviews, and go‑to‑market readiness.
Institutionalize Cross‑Functional Workflows
Formalize internal collaboration models and responsibilities to ensure clarity, accountability, and speed. Leverage strong communication skills to drive alignment and ownership across all stakeholders.

Governance & Communication

Own Project Tracking & Communication
Create clear project plans, milestone tracking tools, and progress reports. Provide consistent updates to leadership and cross‑functional teams on launch status, risks, and trade‑offs, ensuring visibility and alignment at every stage.
Conduct Rapid Feasibility Assessments
Lead structured evaluations of new opportunities, considering technical capability, regulatory impact, cost structure, margin potential, capacity, and speed‑to‑market.
Ensure Regulatory & Quality Readiness
Partner with regulatory and quality teams early to ensure all new products and supply chains meet compliance requirements (e.g., REACH, TSCA, GHS, SDS).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related technical/commercial field
8+ years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry in roles such as commercial/business operations, technical project management, or product development
Demonstrated business and financial acumen, with experience interpreting commercial priorities, cost drivers, and opportunity value
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects and build scalable internal processes
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business teams
Experience with implementing and optimizing chemical supply chains
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives under tight timelines

Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and Microsoft Office Suite

Citizenship or permanent residency (e.g., Green Card) required

Preferred Qualifications