Sr R&D Manager, Reinforcement Materials Process Technology – Billerica, MA Hybrid

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs.

Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.
If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply! #
** Your Role at Cabot:
** Cabot has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Senior R&D Manager to join the Reinforcement Materials R&D team in a process technology leadership role at our Billerica, Massachusetts Technical Center.

This role will have responsibility to lead a team of experienced researchers and engineers (Bachelor’s to PhD degree) in the development of new process technology for the Reinforcement Materials business.  The Senior R&D manager will have responsibility for engaging with internal partners such as manufacturing, marketing, IP law, and business strategy, as well as setting objectives for the team, developing process technology roadmaps, managing the project pipeline, and overseeing R&D project execution including technology transfer to plants.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys combining their technical background/process development with people leadership in an industrial R&D environment. Additionally, this is an ideal role for someone who is eager to bring new process technology from development stage to an industrial plant setting.

Reinforcement Materials is Cabot’s largest business segment, based on the manufacture and supply of carbon black for tires and other rubber goods.  Carbon black is an essential material for the performance of rubber compounds, and its production is a complex combustion aerosol process with many opportunities for innovative technology development to improve production efficiency, increase sustainability, and develop new products.
** This role is based at the Billerica, MA location, but is eligible to participate in the current Hybrid Working Arrangement program (Monday/Friday remote and Tuesday-Thursday in office).**#
** How You’ll Make an Impact:
** We are working on projects to improve product yield and throughput, utilize sustainable and lower cost raw materials, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  All are essential to meeting our goals of improved sustainability now and net zero emissions by 2050.  These are significant challenges, and you will be an integral part of Cabot’s sustainability journey.  This position will report to the Senior Technology Director for Reinforcement Materials, and specific responsibilities include:
* Effectively manage a team of employees, including project leaders and potentially other managers.  Coach employees, set objectives, and assess people.  Recruit as needed to build an effective team.
* Coach project leaders to define project goals and deliverables in alignment with business objectives.  Assess project plans and technical approach of projects led by the team. Deploy and adjust team resources as needed for effective execution of projects.
* Partner with manufacturing and business strategy functions to understand new requirements and challenges to capture opportunities for development.
* Support and guide team through portfolio management processes like stage gate.  Provide recommendation on project portfolio, selection, and prioritization.  Ensure that projects meet their objectives and milestones using sound technical judgment and appropriate project management tools.
* Lead and guide team in analysis and interpretation of data, preparation of appropriate reports and presentations to senior management, technical groups, and business partners.
* Lead overall technical program of significant complexity and…