Project Development Manager – Custom Technologies

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a senior technical leader to drive business development across Versal alumina, custom catalyst, and nuclear remediation segments. You will partner with sales and R&D to quantify value propositions and close major customer projects.

You will lead cross-functional teams, translate technical capabilities into customer outcomes, and champion safety, sustainability, and compliance in all engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of catalysis, alumina, or nuclear remediation experience.
• Strong technical expertise in developing and implementing these products.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with customers to create mutual value.
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and compliance.
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in air separation adsorbents (preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical business development projects across Versal alumina, custom catalyst, and nuclear remediation segments.
• Lead exploration into new applications for Versal aluminas.
• Develop opportunities for our custom catalyst tolling business.
• Lead exploration into new nuclear remediation applications.
• Partner closely with sales to develop and communicate quantified value propositions for key customer projects and sales opportunities.
• Partner with R&D to develop any tools needed for quantifying our value proposition.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, R&D, marketing, and operations.
• Serve as the technical lead to close major customer projects, drive customer adoption of new products, provide technical support on any customer quality issues, and identify new value drivers and market needs for new products and services

Skills

Catalysis

Cross-functional leadership

Customer communication

Safety & compliance

Technical problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead technical business development projects across our Versal alumina, custom catalyst, and nuclear remediation segments
• Lead exploration into new applications for our Versal aluminas
• Develop opportunities for our custom catalyst tolling business
• Lead exploration into new nuclear remediation applications
• Partner closely with sales to develop and communicate quantified value propositions for key customer projects and sales opportunities
• Partner with R&D to develop any tools needed for quantifying our value proposition
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, R&D, marketing, and operations
• Serve as the technical lead to close major customer projects, drive customer adoption of new products, provide technical support on any customer quality issues, and identify new value drivers and market needs for new products and services

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the field of catalysis, aluminas, or nuclear remediation
• Strong technical expertise in the development and implementation of these products
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams
• Experience working closely with customers to understand and solve their needs in a way that creates value for both parties
• Passion for safety, sustainability, and compliance
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in the field of air separation adsorbents (preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (preferred)
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong technical expertise in catalysis, aluminas, and nuclear remediation, with a focus on developing and implementing innovative solutions that drive customer value and market needs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with sales, R&D, and operations to achieve project goals.