R&D Project Manager - Semiconductor Materials

Join the Team Powering the Global Semiconductor Revolution. The semiconductor industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, projected to reach $701 billion in 2025 (an 11% increase) and $800 billion by 2026, driven by an AI revolution that shows no signs of slowing. While other sectors face headwinds, semiconductor assembly and advanced packaging is positioned for explosive 26% annual growth through 2033, making this the perfect moment to build your career in an industry that's only accelerating. From NVIDIA's AI processors to autonomous vehicles, every breakthrough depends on the microscopic connections and packaging innovations happening right now. Connections made possible by advanced materials science.

The Opportunity

Pave Talent is partnering with a $750M+ NYSE-backed specialty chemicals manufacturer in Central New Jersey, a global leader with 2,000+ employees across 6 continents who's the hidden champion behind critical semiconductor packaging and assembly materials. As R&D Project Manager , you'll be the catalyst transforming breakthrough chemistry into production-ready solutions that enable the next generation of computing power, AI acceleration, and advanced chip architectures. Your mission : drive 35+ new product development initiatives through Stage-Gate processes, reducing time-to-market by 70% while maintaining technical excellence in an innovation-driven culture that combines Fortune 500 resources with startup agility.

What You'll Own

• Lead cross-functional NPD projects from concept through launch, managing $1M+ budgets across 10+ active initiatives in die attach, wire bonding, encapsulation, and advanced packaging materials
• Orchestrate global teams across US, UK, Europe, and Asia to deliver cutting-edge semiconductor assembly solutions on aggressive timelines
• Partner daily with R&D Directors to prioritize portfolio of materials enabling heterogeneous integration, 3D packaging, and next-gen chip interconnects
• Drive Stage-Gate process implementation, transforming R&D productivity and establishing new PMO best practices
• Navigate technical complexity in materials science and semiconductor processing while keeping teams aligned on business outcomes
• Facilitate crucial conversations between R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
• Mentor technical teams in project management excellence while building scalable processes

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Competitive Compensation Package :

Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1 :

Choice of 3 medical plans (Bronze / Silver / Gold tier) plus dental and vision insurance starting the first of the month after hire

Discretionary PTO plus company holidays, increasing with tenure the longer you're with the company

Company-paid life insurance (2x salary, up to $500K maximum) and robust disability coverage :

401(k) plan with automatic 4% enrollment (eligible first of month after hire)

6 weeks paid parental leave at 100% pay (birth or adoption) after 1 year of service

Earn up to $600 annually through wellness program activities (deposited to HSA / FSA)

Free confidential counseling (1-3 sessions), 24 / 7 support, financial consultation, legal advice, and childcare / eldercare resources

Bereavement leave (3 days paid), jury duty pay, military leave, telehealth services, and various discount programs (retail, insurance, pet insurance)

his close-knit team values every member's innovative ideas and maintains strong work-life balance while tackling the technical challenges that make Moore's Law possible and power the AI revolution.

Ready to drive materials innovation at the foundation of the semiconductor boom? Join an industry projected for sustained double-digit growth while others contract. Apply via LinkedIn and Pave Talent will contact qualified candidates within 48 hours. This is a confidential search. Your application remains completely private.