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PMO Project Manager (Consultant) Location: Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite in Iselin, NJ Duration: 6 months Rate: Open Engagement: U.S. CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER ONLY Overview: Our client is seeking a seasoned PMO Project Manager to lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives. This consultant will drive programs focused on strategy and transformation, disaster recovery (DR), business impact assessments (BIA), and the enablement of AI-driven tools. The role requires a hands-on leader comfortable operating in complex, matrixed organizations. Key Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end program management for global transformation initiatives, • Establish PMO governance, reporting cadence, RAID logs, and executive dashboards, • Drive alignment across stakeholders on scope, timelines, and deliverables, • Partner with senior leadership to translate strategy into actionable plans, • Support operating model enhancements, process optimization, and change initiatives, • Lead or support DR and BIA assessments in coordination with IT and business continuity teams, • Identify and leverage AI-enabled tools for automation, reporting, and analytics Required Experience & Qualifications: • 8–12+ years of project/program management experience, ideally in global professional services or consulting environments, • Background in strategy and transformation initiatives, • Hands-on experience with disaster recovery, business impact assessments, or business continuity planning, • Strong understanding of AI-enabled tools, automation platforms, or analytics solutions, • Exceptional communication skills with executive-level stakeholders, • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream programs, • PMP, PgMP, or similar certification preferred (not required)

Job Description 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 • Master's degree (PhD preferred) in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering, • 3+ years of industrial R&D experience in structured new product development environments, • Proven ability to manage complex technical projects in chemical/materials manufacturing, • Experience with Stage-Gate or similar NPD methodologies, • Strong technical acumen to engage meaningfully with PhD scientists and engineers, • Availability for on-site presence 3+ days/week in Piscataway, NJ Preferred Qualifications • Background in semiconductor materials, microelectronics packaging, or specialty polymers, • PMP or similar project management certification, • Experience with global team coordination across time zones, • Microsoft Project proficiency Why This Opportunity Stands Out Competitive Compensation Package: • Base salary: $92K-$130K, • Annual performance bonus: 10% target (potential 0-200% based on performance), • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted company stock Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1: • Premium Health Coverage - Choice of 3 medical plans (Bronze/Silver/Gold tier) plus dental and vision insurance starting the first of the month after hire, • Generous Time Off - Discretionary PTO plus company holidays, increasing with tenure the longer you're with the company, • Automatic Financial Protection - Company-paid life insurance (2x salary, up to $500K maximum) and robust disability coverage:, • Short-term disability: 75-100% pay for up to 180 days, • Long-term disability: 60% pay until retirement age, • Retirement Planning - 401(k) plan with automatic 4% enrollment (eligible first of month after hire), • Family Support - 6 weeks paid parental leave at 100% pay (birth or adoption) after 1 year of service, • Wellness Incentives - Earn up to $600 annually through wellness program activities (deposited to HSA/FSA), • Employee Assistance Program - Free confidential counseling (1-3 sessions), 24/7 support, financial consultation, legal advice, and childcare/eldercare resources, • Work-Life Flexibility - Bereavement leave (3 days paid), jury duty pay, military leave, telehealth services, and various discount programs (retail, insurance, pet insurance) This 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.