Senior Chemical Engineering Program Manager

Doist; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager, Chemical Engineering to lead development, scale-up, and deployment of next-generation chemical processes within a circular materials framework.

You will bridge R&D and production, define program strategy, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure timely delivery of scalable solutions—from concept to commercialization—while aligning with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of program or project management experience in a chemical or advanced materials environment.
• Experience with strategic technology planning and early-stage process development.
• Strong understanding of process design, scale-up, and the technical-commercial interface.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Jira, MS Project, and cloud-based collaboration platforms.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Responsibilities

• Lead technical programs spanning chemical process development, validation, and commercialization.
• Partner with R&D, process engineering, and manufacturing teams to define program strategy, scope, and success metrics.
• Provide strategic input into technology development plans, pilot plant investments, and capital budgeting decisions.
• Translate complex chemical and materials science concepts into actionable engineering and program deliverables.
• Build and maintain integrated program schedules, risk assessments, and resource forecasts.
• Define scale-up strategy, including equipment selection, facility needs, and production readiness plans.
• Ensure compliance with chemical safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout process deployment.

Skills

Program management

Chemical engineering

Materials science

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Jira

MS Project

Cloud collaboration

Sustainability

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

MS in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Cloud collaboration platforms

Job description

Redwood Materials is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager, Chemical Engineering to lead development, scale-up, and deployment of next-generation chemical processes within a circular materials framework.

You will bridge R&D and production, define program strategy, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure timely delivery of scalable solutions—from concept to commercialization—while aligning with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.