Market Development Projects Manager, CMP

Market Development Projects Manager – CMP Group, Global R&D

The Market Development Projects Manager is responsible for identifying and engaging new business opportunities, new product development needs, and innovative steel solutions to keep sheet steel products competitive. The role focuses on building strong relationships with construction and manufacturing customers throughout North America, engaging industry through trade associations, and leading technical support activities that add value for both Arcelor Mittal and its customers.

• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Arcelor Mittal products and recommend solutions that match customer needs.
• Analyze market trends, forecast customer product requirements, and propose projects and priorities for new product development or global R&D.
• Participate in new solutions development and commercialization to create profitable business opportunities aligned with the North America strategic plan.
• Identify novel technologies organization‑wide, pilot transfer, and drive commercialization locally.
• Obtain technical approvals from customers for commercial supply, ensuring alignment with commercial group needs and recommending necessary qualification procedures.
• Analyze customer products and processes, recommend cost‑saving or improvement opportunities, and lead teams of subject matter experts where appropriate.
• Stay informed on regulatory codes, standards, and specifications; negotiate changes to uphold product profitability.
• Participate in trade association and regulatory agency activities to strengthen steel as a viable material choice.
• Provide local expertise of Global R&D application technologies and facilitate adoption by customers.
• Determine value creation for projects to support commercial contract negotiations.
• Initiate customer contacts and respond to inquiries (technical seminars, material characteristics, testing, etc.) to help achieve a #1 technical rating.
• Contribute to the North American Customer Strategy in collaboration with Sales and Marketing to optimize business outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety practices in all work activities.

• Deep understanding of steel products and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of customer processes: design, forming, joining, and painting.
• Familiarity with market and industry specifications and competitive materials.
• Strong engineering, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship‑building, and communication skills.
• Initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Negotiation skills and strong organizational capabilities.
• Team working and adaptability to change.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (metallurgy, materials, civil, mechanical, or chemical is required).
• Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in a related field is an asset.
• Minimum six years of relevant industrial experience.

• Office setting with eligibility for remote work per company policy.
• Occasional site visits to North America plants, laboratories, and customer manufacturing facilities.
• Infrequent travel to the United States.

Salary range: $102,000 – $128,000, dependent on qualifications and experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variable pay component, employer‑funded retirement savings, fully paid group benefits, and wellness initiatives. The new employee immediately becomes eligible for employee bonus, defined contribution pension, competitive vacation allowances, and health and dental benefits with employer‑paid premiums. Additional benefits at two years of service include profit sharing.

• Competitive vacation entitlements.
• Provision of PPE and workwear at no cost.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free access to three onsite fitness centers and a 70‑acre recreation park, with organized sports for employees and families.

Arcelor Mittal Dofasco is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides accommodations for people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.