Senior Project Manager – Productivity & Transformation

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Project Manager to join our Productivity Office within the Transformation Team. This role is critical in driving cost savings, operational efficiencies, and transformational initiatives across North America. The ideal candidate will lead high-impact projects, including cost synergy initiatives from recent acquisitions and productivity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Independently manage and execute complex productivity and transformation projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Productivity Target Management: Own the delivery of North America productivity targets, tracking progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with senior leadership, functional teams, and external partners to ensure alignment, transparency, and buy-in.
• Change Management: Drive adoption of new processes and tools, ensuring smooth transitions and sustained improvements.
• Performance Reporting: Develop and deliver clear, data-driven updates and dashboards to track project performance and productivity outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in commercial, project management, transformation, or operational excellence roles.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and productivity improvements in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Experience managing post-merger integration or cost synergy projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of AI applications in business operations is a plus.
• Experience in project management; adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to connect tactical execution with broader business goals.

• Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills to support decision-making.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to executive audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in influencing and driving change across diverse teams.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau).

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]