R&D Strategic Planner

Qnity Electronics, Inc.; Newark (DE); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Qnity Electronics, Inc. seeks a CMPT R&D Strategic Planner to translate business and technology strategy into coordinated execution.

You will manage strategic planning, portfolio governance, Stage Gate processes, and executive reporting to align market needs with technology roadmaps and resources. You will partner with marketing, R&D, product management, sales, and finance to provide objective analysis, challenge assumptions, and drive leadership decisions while ensuring governance and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience required; 5+ years preferred.
• Semiconductor industry experience required; CMP experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and drive strategic plans that align business priorities, customer needs, technology roadmaps, and portfolio investments.
• Monitor execution, identify gaps, and recommend actions to support leadership decisions.
• Lead portfolio governance, prioritization, and performance reviews; balance near-term opportunities with long-term investments.
• Assess business cases, investment needs, and resource trade-offs with scenario analysis.
• Deliver concise, decision-oriented reporting on portfolio performance, risks, opportunities, and actions.
• Support the Global CMP R&D Director through planning, decision facilitation, and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Own and enhance the Stage Gate process with data-driven governance and accountability.
• Establish portfolio metrics and drive continuous improvement through reviews.

Formation

Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field

Description du poste

Position Summary

The CMPT R&D Strategic Planner translates business and technology strategy into coordinated execution by managing strategic planning, portfolio governance, Stage Gate processes, executive reporting, and leadership operating rhythms. This role partners with marketing, R&D, product management, sales, finance, and business leadership to align customer and market priorities with technology roadmaps, investment decisions, and resource requirements.

The Strategic Planner serves as an objective, analytical partner to CMPT R&D leadership, improving portfolio visibility, challenging assumptions, identifying gaps, and driving effective follow-through. This role owns planning and governance processes and provides recommendations; final investment, prioritization, resource allocation, and Stage Gate decisions remain with designated leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and drive strategic plans that align business priorities, customer needs, technology roadmaps, and portfolio investments. Monitor execution, identify gaps, and recommend actions to support leadership decisions.

Lead portfolio governance, prioritization, and performance reviews. Balance near-term customer opportunities with long-term technology investments and recommend actions to optimize portfolio value.

Investment & Resource Planning

Assess business cases, investment needs, and resource trade-offs. Provide scenario analysis and recommendations to maximize growth, returns, and organizational capacity.

Executive Reporting

Deliver concise, decision-oriented reporting on portfolio performance, business results, risks, opportunities, and actions required.

Leadership Operations

Support the Global CMP R&D Director through staff meeting planning, decision facilitation, action tracking, and execution of strategic initiatives.

Stage Gate Governance

Own and enhance the Stage Gate process, ensuring data-driven decisions, governance discipline, accountability, and execution readiness.

Performance & Value Realization

Establish portfolio and innovation metrics, track business outcomes, and drive continuous improvement through post-launch and post-project reviews.

Process Excellence

Simplify planning, governance, and reporting processes through digital tools, automation, and change management to improve effectiveness and transparency.

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience required; 5+ years preferred.
• Semiconductor industry experience required; CMP experience preferred.

Preferred qualifications

• PhD and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience in strategic planning, portfolio management, product management, R&D operations, or business operations preferred.
• Experience supporting executive decision-making, Stage Gate, portfolio reviews, and business case development preferred.