Manager, Technology Development & Commercialization

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We currently have an opportunity for a Manager, Technology development & Commercialization at our Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

The Manager, Technology Development & Commercialization is responsible for leading advanced technology development programs, including campaign execution, technical program management, and commercialization of emerging materials and process technologies. The position operates in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and requires strong decision-making under uncertainty.

Beyond program execution, this role plays a critical part in shaping and advancing strategic technology platforms from concept through commercialization. The individual will help define development strategies and bridge early-stage technology development, manufacturing scale-up, and business implementation to enable scalable, value-generating outcomes.

The role partners cross-functionally to structure development efforts, challenge technical direction (including experimental design and conclusions), and translate technical learnings into scalable manufacturing and commercialization pathways. This individual brings an independent perspective to accelerate learning, improve decision quality, and drive alignment to business outcomes.

 

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Lead end-to-end campaign management for advanced technology programs, including planning, execution tracking, and decision gate management.
• Drive program management across multiple technical workstreams with clear priorities, timelines, risks, and deliverables
• Support long-term technology roadmaps, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives aligned with Reynolds Recycling objectives
• Evaluate external technologies, technical partners, consultants, and strategic opportunities that can accelerate learning and support future growth
• Review and evaluate experimental design, data interpretation, and conclusions to ensure robust, decision-oriented learning
• Translate technical insights into actionable development plans and commercialization strategies
• Lead scale-up planning from pilot to manufacturing, identifying risks related to variability, process capability, commercial viability, and operational readiness
• Provide objective technical and commercial assessments to support informed decision-making and accelerate program execution
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial teams, and external consultants to align execution
• Lead the integration of developed technologies and programs into existing business systems, processes, and operations to enable successful commercialization and sustained execution
• Drive manufacturing readiness including trial planning, validation, and implementation considerations
• Develop executive-level communication that translates complex technical issues, risks, and trade-offs into clear, actionable business decisions for senior leadership
• Identify and proactively mitigate technical, operational, and commercialization risks
• Support broader new technology development and strategic innovation initiatives
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across programs by establishing disciplined data management, analytics, and reporting practices to enable high-quality, decision-driven execution

You Will Love It Here If… 

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education, training, and relevant experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. 

Experience:

• 6+ years of Experience in manufacturing scale-up, pilot operations, or product/material commercialization
• Strong program/project management experience in technical environments
• Experience operating in fast-paced, ambiguous development environments
• Experience in chemistry, materials science, or process engineering, particularly in development, scale-up, or commercialization environments

Bonus:

• MBA or other advanced degree a plus
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar project management certification preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong ability to operate with incomplete data and drive timely decisions
• Ability to challenge technical direction using structured thinking
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate technical work into business impact
• High urgency, ownership mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers.
• High level of attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify risk and proactively ensure obstacles are addressed to ensure project goals are met
• Ability to translate business objectives into tactical actions and make sound business decisions under time pressure
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions
• A strong desire to take charge and lead
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams

Competencies:

• Results Driven - Ability to focus on organizational growth, financial performance and achieving results.
• Critical Decision Maker - Clear, critical thinker that engages in thoughtful, data-driven decisions and has the ability to summarize and draw appropriate conclusions from complex data.
• Customer Focused – Understands customers’ needs and places the highest priority on delighting customers.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Builds rapport and collaborates effectively across the organization and fosters an environment of open and transparent communication.
• Integrity & Trust – Demonstrates honest, respectful and trustworthy behaviors when engaging with stakeholders and achieves stated work obligations.
• Compelling Communication – Effective written and verbal communicator that clearly and succinctly conveys information across all levels.
• Leadership Courage – Exudes confidence and is a driven, assertive and decisive individual that manages conflict towards mutual solutions but also maintains composure during difficult situations and channels emotions effectively.
• Strategic Orientation – Ability to balance short-term goals with long-term organizational and functional strategic priorities.
• Innovative Thinking – A forward thinker who offers new, creative and often unconventional thoughts, opinions and methods for solution generation and problem solving.
• People Leadership – Ability to develop employees through coaching and feedback and holds team members accountable through modeling appropriate behavior.

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Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available

 

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

 

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.

 

No recruiter calls or emails please.

 

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

USD $111,000.00 - USD $160,950.00 /A

Role is eligible for 14% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.