Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Development Technical Services Manager to lead and manage our application design and technical services team. The ADTS Manager will be resonsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and support of the company's application portfolio. THis role requires a strong understanding of application development processes, project management, and team leadership. The succesful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our applications and technical services are developed and maintained to meet the needs of our organization and our customers. 

 

Essential Functions

Lead a team of ADTS Engineers providing guidance, support, and mentorship. Develop and implement application strategies to support the company's business objectives.  Provides project management for the development of new application, product launch testing plan, data analysis, and/or communication of results. Work with customers to enhance or improve their internal process. Incorporate Avient products and services into customer applications across multiple business units. Manage the full life cycle of application development and support projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scopes, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business requirements. Monitor and manage application performance, identifying, and resolving issues in a timely manner. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Provide regular updates and report to senior management on the performance and progress of application development projects.  Manage successful resolution of customer complaints/issues. Other duties as assigned.

 

Competencies

Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire the team. Solid understanding of application development and technical services. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve complex technical issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Education and Experience

Bachelors-Chemi Engineering or Equivalent Experience PhD-Chemistry or Equivalent Experience Minimum of 5-8 years' of experience in a team leadership role  Cross Functional - Cost Management Cross Functional - Phased Offering Launch R&D & Technology - Technology/R&D Cross Functional - Process Improvement

 

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.   Security includes physical security and cyber security. 

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports   Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy    Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint   Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.  Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.