R&D Strategic Planner

Qnity; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a CMPT R&D Strategic Planner to translate business and technology strategy into coordinated execution. You will manage portfolio governance, Stage Gate processes, and executive reporting, partnering with marketing, R&D, product management, sales, and finance to align priorities with roadmaps and investments.

The role focuses on governance, decision support, and driving resource planning to maximize growth and portfolio value. Collaboration across leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; 3+ years experience; semiconductor experience required.
• PhD and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience supporting executive decision-making, Stage Gate, and portfolio reviews preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive strategic plans aligning 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; provide scenario analysis and recommendations.
• Deliver concise, decision-oriented portfolio performance reports and actions required.
• Support the Global CMP R&D Director through staff planning and decision facilitation.
• Own and enhance the Stage Gate process with data-driven governance and accountability.
• Establish portfolio and innovation metrics; drive continuous improvement through post-launch reviews.

Skills

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Executive reporting

R&D operations

Business operations

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business

PhD and/or MBA preferred

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

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

Strategy & Execution Planning

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.

Portfolio Management

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.

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page (https://careers.qnityelectronics.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits-final).

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information (https://www.qnityelectronics.com/accessibility.html) .

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