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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Global Technology Manager - Advanced Performance Materials - **Company:** Chemours - **Location:** Newark, DE, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $141,120.0 - $220,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Data Infrastructure, Software Engineering, AI Infrastructure, High Performance Computing, Performance Testing - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a686ecd5e77e6e3b ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline. * Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in research and development, technology leadership, materials development, or a related technical field. * Minimum of 5 years of direct people management experience, including leading technical teams and developing talent. * Demonstrated experience leading global technology organizations and multidisciplinary teams. * Strong background in polymer formulation, processing, characterization, and product development for advanced electronics and semiconductor applications. * Domestic and international travel up to 25% The following qualifications are preferred for this role: * Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline. * Expertise in fluoropolymer technologies, including extrusion, molding, compounding, films, tubing, and wire and cable applications. * Deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, advanced electronics, AI infrastructure, high-speed connectivity, and data center technologies. * Experience developing materials for high-performance applications across industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, medical, and chemical processing. * Demonstrated success driving innovation, strategic customer engagement, and global R&D organizations within both technology development and manufacturing environments. ## Description As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world., Chemours is seeking a Global Technology Manager for our Melt processable fluoropolymer s team to join our growing Advanced Performance Materials (APM) business . This highly visible leadership role will report directly to the Global Technology Director of Advanced Performance Materials and is based at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE . This role requires close collaboration with g lobal strategic growt h, commercial, marketing , and manufacturing resources to align innovation efforts with customer and market needs. Chemours' Advanced Performance Materials business develops high-performance materials that enable critical technologies across semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, advanced communications, transportation, energy, and industrial markets. Our market-driven innovation strategy combines deep materials expertise with application-focused development to create solutions for challenges that conventional materials cannot solve. Our fluoropolymer technologies are enabling some of the fastest-growing segments globally , including: * Semiconductor chip manufacturing and a dvanced packaging * Next-generation wire, cable, and interconnect solutions for h igh-speed, high-frequency communications and data infrastructure , and AI and hyperscale data center technologies * U ltra-high-purity or harsh chemical fluid handling systems , often at extreme temperature s in challenging environments * T ransportation, aerospace, defense, medical, and industr ial technologies Fluoropolymer material solutions are essential to support several growing areas of modern advanced electronics technology . As semiconductor device architectures become more complex and semiconductor manufacturing demands higher purity, reliability, thermal performance, and chemical resistance, fluoropolymers are the materials of choice. The revolution in high speed/high frequency communication, increase in connect ed applications , and Artificial Intelligence, require next generation materials that are durable and have the best possible electrical insulation properties , such as for data center cabling . Fluoropolymers are that solution. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the global technical team collaborati ng with our customers and value chain partners to drive technology development at the forefront of these industry transformations , as well as supporting the existing applications and product portfolio . This highly visible role of Global Technology Manager will lead a global team of scientists and engineers around the wor ld , who are responsible for solving the challenges that face the current incumbent materials. The Global Technology Manager will coordinate program activities and resourcing, guide development and prioritization, and have oversight of the global R&D, t echnical s ervice, p rototyping , testing, and application development laboratories in America, Europe and China . The role also interacts with strategic customers and value chain partners to identify and drive adoption of the new materials . The position is a key leadership position in the technology organization , work ing daily together with the global technology director and VP of technology, as well as the global b us iness development team, strategic growth team members, and all other functions to develop and commercialize Chemours new offering s. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: * Lead and develop a global team of R&D scientists and application engineers, establishing strategic priorities, talent development plans, and technical excellence standards * Monitor and evaluate progress and results, and determine improvements or changes needed to achieve goals. * Work daily with the global technology and commercial team s to ensure alignment of technical resources with business strategy for new product and application development . * E xpan d capabilities to support product development , application prototyping and industry relevant performance testing for the target applications. * Oversee global laboratory operations and investment strategies, including implementation of new equipment, testing methodologies, and development processes - f oster ing a culture of innovation, collaboration, technical rigor, and safe laboratory operations. ## Related Videos - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [How to build a sovereign European AI compute infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1102-how-to-build-a-sovereign-european-ai-compute-infrastructure) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Welcome to Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/4-welcome-to-switzerland)