Arclin

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Arclin is hiring a strategic and results-oriented Director, Strategic Project Management to join our Engineered Building Solutions (EBS)/Surfaces group, reporting to the Senior Director of Business Growth & Innovation. Arclin is a leading materials science provider of chemistry-based polymer technologies and engineered products, serving a wide range of industries including building products, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, agriculture, and other natural resource markets. In this role, you will lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution—applying strong technical acumen, business insight, and structured project leadership. The ideal candidate brings a proven ability to navigate complexity, align diverse stakeholders, and translate technical and market data into actionable outcomes. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, are able to influence across functions and positions and are passionate about driving innovations that delivers measurable value—this is the role for you. • This is a remote role. Responsibilities • Lead and deliver complex, cross-functional projects by defining scope, milestones, and success metrics. • Align and coordinate multiple stakeholders, ensuring progress through structured planning and effective communication. • Identify critical path activities and focus team efforts on high-impact questions and decisions. • Proactively manage risks and resources to maintain momentum and ensure timely delivery. • Translate complex technical and market insights into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences. • Facilitate alignment and drive decision-making through storytelling, visual tools, and executive summaries. • Influence across functions and positions without authority by building trust, engaging stakeholders, and fostering shared purpose. • Apply stage-gate methodologies to streamline execution and reduce waste. • Develop business cases and models in coordination with relevant functions to support strategic decisions, including cost/value analysis and market sizing. • Synthesize technical and market data into insights that guide strategy and innovation efforts. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science) or Business; advanced degree (MBA) preferred. • 7+ years of experience in innovation, product development, or strategic planning—ideally within chemicals, materials, or related industries. • 5 years of experience in a Project Management role with a proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to commercialization. • Strong analytical skills, market sizing, and value-in-use analysis. • Comfortable navigating ambiguity with a focus on progress and continuous learning. • Exceptional communication skills; able to influence and align diverse teams without formal authority. • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Planner,); familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus. • Strategic thinker with a bias for execution, resilience, and a passion for innovation-driven impact.