Global Technology & Innovation Process Lead

Job Title:

Global Technology & Innovation Process Lead

Job Description:

The Role

Entegris is currently seeking a Global Technology & Innovation Process Lead to join our Materials Solutions Technology & Innovation Operations team. This position will be based in our Aurora, IL facility. 

In this role, you will enable faster, more predictable innovation and high-quality execution by owning and advancing T&I processes, systems, and governance across the MS T&I organization. This role ensures that T&I environments, capabilities, and systems are structured, efficient, and aligned to strategic priorities across all global sites. By integrating infrastructure planning, CAPEX management, and process discipline, this role enables T&I teams to operate safely, efficiently, and consistently while supporting long term capability growth and global alignment.  

What You’ll Do:

Own T&I Process and Governance Framework (Structure and Consistency)

• Define, standardize, and continuously improve operational processes across the organization that impact the speed of development for technology and NPI projects. 

• Establish a unified operating model that connects technology development, NPI, knowledge build, and capital investment activities across T&I.  

• Ensure governance processes are clearly defined, documented, and consistently applied across all T&I sites, including alignment to CapEx selection and execution frameworks.  

• Partner with T&I leadership to align processes with strategy, roadmap execution, and resource planning. 

Drive T&I Planning and Roadmapping Systems (Visibility and Alignment)

• Own T&I roadmap systems and tools such as SharpCloud or equivalent, ensuring clear linkage between strategy, projects, and execution.  

• Ensure roadmap data structures support prioritization, stage visibility, and alignment across BU, SBU, and functional teams. 

• Enable structured portfolio reviews with clear prioritization frameworks and decision support. 

• Drive consistency between roadmap planning, project lifecycle stages, and long-range planning processes. 

Own CapEx Project Intake and Governance Process (Discipline and Prioritization)

• Own end to end CAPEX planning, prioritization, and tracking for T&I infrastructure and capability investments. 

• Establish standardized frameworks for evaluating and prioritizing capital requests based on capability needs, risk reduction, and strategic alignment. 

• Ensure CAPEX investments are directly tied to T&I roadmaps and long term capability build. 

• Provide visibility into CAPEX portfolio performance, execution status, and risks to T&I leadership. 

• Partner closely with Finance and T&I leadership to align investments with AOP and long range plans. 

Leverage Digital and Data Driven Process Enablement (Scalability and Efficiency)

• Identify opportunities to digitize, automate, and streamline T&I processes and workflows. 

• Improve integration between roadmap tools, project systems, and reporting platforms to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy. 

• Enable data driven decision making through improved access to high quality portfolio and execution data. 

• Support development of dashboards and reporting that provide real time visibility into project status, deliverables, and risks. 

Operate Across a Global, Cross Functional Environment

• Serve as a central coordination point across T&I, Finance, Operations, Quality, Digital, and leadership teams. 

• Work across regions and time zones to ensure consistent process execution globally. 

• Facilitate alignment on-site priorities, investment sequencing, and capability development across the T&I portfolio. 

• Ensure T&I processes are aligned with enterprise systems, governance structures, and cross divisional initiatives. 

Partner on Safety Reviews and MOC Processes (Risk Mitigation and Compliance)

• Partner with the T&I Safety Lead to ensure all infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, and facility modifications undergo robust safety review. 

• Support and co own Management of Change processes for lab and infrastructure changes to ensure risks are identified and mitigated. 

• Ensure infrastructure and process changes meet internal safety standards and regulatory requirements before implementation. 

• Drive consistency in safety review practices across all T&I sites globally. 

Drive Continuous Improvement and Best Practice Adoption

• Identify, benchmark, and deploy best practices in T&I process management, governance, and portfolio execution. 

• Drive adoption of standardized processes across all T&I sites and functions. 

• Promote a culture of disciplined execution, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

• Continuously evolve processes to improve speed, quality, and predictability of T&I outcomes. 

What We Seek:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field with 5 or more years of experience in an industrial environment. 

• Experience with project management or T&I governance frameworks. 

• Strong analytical and systems thinking skills with the ability to connect strategy to execution. 

• Proven ability to influence without authority in a global, cross-functional environment. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including leadership level reporting. 

• High attention to detail with a focus on structured execution and data integrity and a demonstrated interest in process improvement and proactive problem-solving 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with T&I project tracking and roadmap tools. 

• Experience supporting CapEx planning, intake, or tracking processes. 

• Experience working with EHS programs, safety reviews, and Management of Change processes. 

• Familiarity with T&I environments involving advanced materials, chemical handling, or specialty processes. 

• Familiarity with NPI, technology development, and portfolio management in T&I environments. 

• Experience driving process standardization and optimization projects, and digital transformation initiatives. 

• Experience working across global teams and complex organizational structures. 

Success Measures (What Good Looks Like)

• T&I processes are clearly defined, standardized, and consistently applied across all sites. 

• Roadmaps and project systems provide accurate, real-time visibility into portfolio status and execution. 

• CapEx intake and governance processes are structured, transparent, and aligned to strategy. 

• All lab upgrades and infrastructure changes pass robust safety reviews and MOC requirements. 

• Reduction in project variability, delays, and process related inefficiencies across T&I. 

• Increased adoption and effective use of digital tools supporting T&I execution. 

• Strong alignment between roadmap strategy, resource allocation, and project execution. 

• Increased visibility into global T&I infrastructure, capacity, and constraints with actionable gap closure plans. 

• T&I teams spend less time navigating processes and more time focused on innovation. 

Why Work at Entegris

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. 

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives.

Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way.

We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office. 

What We Offer

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. 

• Compensation: $118K - $150K per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting 
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

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