Arconic · 2 weeks ago
Staff Program Leader, Innovation Excellence
New Kensington, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expArconic is a leading provider of aluminum products and technologies, and they are seeking a Staff Program Leader for Innovation Excellence to join their Rolled Products North America Team. This role is responsible for managing Arconic’s Technology portfolio from ideation to commercialization, focusing on resource management, value capture, and performance monitoring.
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Jessalyn McKeown
Responsibilities
Facilitate execution of the Arconic’s Research & Development (R&D) portfolios, including ensuring continuous resource optimization, effective deliverables management, accountability on milestones & timelines, and tracking of key performance indicators
Maintain governance of the Technology stage-gate process across the enterprise, including updating documentations and providing refresher trainings
Partner with Technology teams to develop and validate the global economic model (GEM) for R&D projects, complete real-win-worth assessments, and measure and monitor R&D return on investment (ROI) profile
Facilitate product vitality reviews with key stakeholders in R&D, Finance, Product Technology, Commercial, Operations, and Corporate ESG
Lead efforts to leverage insights from advanced analytics and market intelligence to inform next-generation product development strategies, improve deliverables, enhance collaboration, and define actionable go-to-market strategy frameworks
Support the integration of sustainability criteria into R&D's portfolios and implementation of a robust lifecycle assessment methodology for estimating and reporting the carbon footprint of current and future products
Manage competitor IP monitoring and Emerging Technology programs. Lead efforts around competitor benchmarking and comparative technoeconomic assessments to inform Technology roadmaps
Take a leadership role in scouting new technologies and establishing strategic partnerships (with startups, academia, industry consortia, customers, etc.) to derisk and accelerate technology development
Engage cross-functional stakeholders to actively update the Technology roadmaps and align deliverables with Commercial and Operations 5-year plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or engineering discipline
5+ years' proven experience in project management and technology development in an industry environment
Applied knowledge of key aspects of project management including valuation, deliverables development, resource planning, cost analyses, risk assessment, and stakeholder management
Proven ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects and drive cross-functional alignment
Familiarity with principles of finance analyses, technoeconomic assessment and product lifecycle management
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements
Preferred
Masters in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field or a MBA particularly with a focus on project management, technology management or business strategy
Knowledge of aluminum value chain production processes (e.g., casting, extrusion, rolling, alloying)
Strong project management skills and proficiency with planning and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Planview)
Strong technical and business acumen with the ability to bridge R&D and Commercial strategy
Proven ability to balance tactical execution of near-term deliverables with long-term strategic planning
Demonstrated ability to adapt market and regulatory considerations into strategic execution
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
Strong collaboration skills and comfortable working in a team environment
Proficient influencer who can drive advancement without supervisory authority
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Development opportunities
Company
Arconic
Arconic delivers aluminum solutions throughout the value chain.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-05-04Acquired
2020-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher L. Ayers
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Marcelo Morgueta
Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
Recent News
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