Platform Launch Manager, Consumer (Pulp & Paper)

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. 

What You'll Do

The Platform Launch Manager position exists to ensure that our technology, products and services reach their full financial potential!

Focused within the Consumer Solutions (Pulp and Paper) market, this role is ideal for a candidate with a proven track record in product launches or equivalent project management experience.

Critical activities include launch project selection, launch team management and execution, strategic plan formulation, and management interface.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Selection: Participate in evaluating and selecting launch projects to align with financial and strategic goals.
• Team Leadership: Assemble and guide cross-functional launch teams with the resources needed to achieve success.
• Launch Package Development: Oversee the creation of comprehensive sales training, marketing materials, and equipment readiness to support market entry.
• Market Launch Execution: Guide the team in market introduction, adapt strategies to counter competition, identify secondary markets, and plan for ongoing growth and product refreshment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with business management to address supply chain challenges and collaborate with R&D to ensure quality and innovation.

What You'll Bring

• Documented success in a launch or equivalent role.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Experience in the Consumer Solutions or related industry is preferred.
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities.

Perks!

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan  
• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!  
• Recharge with 15 days of paid time off  
• Competitive Salary and bonuses  
• 401k Plan  

Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference. 

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]

The expected compensation range for this position is between $135,300.00 and $189,420.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.