Program Manager, Office of Program Management, Laboratory Chemicals Division

Work Schedule Environmental Conditions Job Description About the Role

The Staff Program Manager is a strategic, forward-thinking leader responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives that shape the long-term direction of the Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD). In this role, you will lead high-impact enterprise strategy projects across LCD, ensuring seamless execution from concept through delivery.

You will partner closely with Divisional Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Business Units and Finance, and executive leadership, to translate strategic intent into actionable programs. As a critical member of the Division team, you will ensure alignment with divisional and enterprise priorities, enabling sustained growth and operational excellence.

• Lead, coach, and guide teams through the execution of strategic portfolio initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery and proactive risk management.
• Serve as a strategic program champion, driving alignment across cross-functional core teams and senior stakeholders.
• Manage multiple strategy and transformation projects concurrently, ranging in complexity and scope.
• Develop robust project and program plans that incorporate primary, secondary, and tertiary critical paths to support strategic decision-making.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret program and portfolio data to evaluate progress, identify risks, highlight capacity gaps, and recommend resource optimization strategies.
• Translate long-range strategic objectives into tangible project roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Facilitate leadership reviews, ensuring visibility into progress, risks, mitigation plans, and required decisions.

• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree or certification in business, engineering, or related field a bonus.

• 5+ years managing projects, strategic initiatives, or continuous improvement programs of varying size and complexity, preferably in a related or science-based industry.

• Exceptional strategic planning, analytical, risk management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of management and across organizational boundaries.
• Strong capability in synthesizing complex information and communicating clear priorities, decisions, and accountability expectations.
• Comprehensive understanding of project and program management methodologies, including scope definition, chartering, requirements management, resource planning, timeline optimization, and risk mitigation.

• Proficiency in GANTT, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Word.
• Experience using mind-mapping, strategic planning, or portfolio management tools is beneficial.
• Familiarity with waterfall and agile methodologies and their applicability in strategic environments.
• Ability to facilitate structured project reviews and translate lessons learned into actionable improvements.

• PPI (Practical Process Improvement) certification or experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of KPIs, tiered management systems, and strategic performance measurement.
• Awareness of market dynamics, customer workflows, and go-to-market strategy principles.
• Experience working in science-driven, regulated, or highly technical environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse cultures and global teams.

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is –.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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