The Role

Across industries, specialty chemicals are enabling breakthroughs in performance, purity, and process efficiency. Entegris is at the forefront of this transformation, expanding its Specialty Chemicals business across high-growth markets including Life Sciences, Advanced Catalysts, and Semiconductor applications to support some of the world’s most innovative manufacturers.

To accelerate this momentum, Entegris is currently seekingaSenior Specialist, Operations Program Management, to join ourSpecialty Chemicals Team.This position will be primarily based in Toronto, ON, with the potential to be based in our Ambler, PA facility.

The Program Manager, Operations will playan importantrolein advancing this high-growth business bysupporting the Technical Program Manager indriving execution discipline across strategic operational programs, capital and capability initiatives, internal readiness activities, and select customer-facing priorities. Reporting to theSupervisor,R&D Program Management,this role willprovide structuredprogramsupport, coordination, follow-up, andgovernancewhile also leading selected initiatives or workstreams where dedicated ownership isrequired The position will help ensurebusiness-critical initiatives progress on schedule, within scope, with clearaccountability, and with measurable impact on revenue growth, customer commitments, operational reliability, and market expansion.

Success in this role requires strong program and project managementfundamentals, the ability toorganize andinfluence cross-functional teams, and the business acumen to connect operational execution with Specialty Chemicals’ commercial priorities. The ideal candidate will bring analytical rigor,strongcommunicationskills, and a hands-onsupportmindset, while being comfortable stepping forwardtolead defined initiatives, drive accountability, andstrengthen execution maturity across a complex,fast-paced, and technically demanding business.

WhatYou’llDo

• Support the Technical Program Manager in coordinating and executing a portfolio of operational programs and projects, helping define scope, timelines, milestones, resource needs, and accountability from initiation through completion.

• Lead selected initiatives, workstreams, or follow-up actions where dedicated ownership isrequired, ensuring progress ismaintainedand deliverables are completed on time.

• Support complex, cross-functional programs under the guidance of the Technical Program Manager while independently leading smaller projects, workstreams, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Help drive structured stage-gate processes and cross-functional execution by tracking deliverables,identifyingrisks, escalating issues, and supportingtimelymitigation plans.

• Maintain program governance tools, including project charters, risk registers, RAID logs, decision logs, and action trackers to improve transparency, accountability, and execution discipline.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and Quality to ensure alignment, follow-through, and clear communication across key initiatives.

• Support Business Opportunity Reviews (BOR) and program review cadences by preparing materials,consolidatingupdates, documenting decisions, and following up on key actions.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) execution for internal launches, helping track technical maturity progression, commercialization milestones, readiness actions, and cross-functional dependencies.

• Track and report program KPIs, milestones, resource allocation, risk status, and benefit realization to provide the Technical Program Manager and leadership team with clear visibility for decision support.

• Assistwith business cases, project prioritization, capital and resourceallocationinputs, and post-completionbenefittracking.

• Support external customer partner sampling and coordination forselectexternally-facingprograms, ensuring alignment between internal execution and customer requirements.

• Partner with Finance and functional stakeholders to track program cost performance, ROI, and benefit realization against AOP and forecast targets.

• Contribute to continuous improvement in program management practices, tools, and processes across the organization, helping strengthen execution capability and maturity.

What We Seek

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Business, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.

• 3+ years of program or project management experience, ideally in manufacturing, semiconductor materials, specialty chemicals, or a technically complex B2B environment.

• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing scale-up, commercialization, or capital project execution is preferred.

• Strong program management fundamentals, including project planning, milestone tracking, action management, risk identification, and cross-functional follow-up.

• Ability to support and influence cross-functional teams while leading selected workstreams or initiatives with clear ownership when needed.

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability toconsolidateinputs, track risks and KPIs, document decisions, and translate updates into clear business messages.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint; experiencewith Power BI, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Visio, SAP, or similar systems is a plus.

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential is preferred but notrequired

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and hands-on, with strong ownership and the ability tooperateeffectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

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. Weleveragethe differences of our employees to bringnew ideasto 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 weoperateas an organization — not just whenit’sconvenient, 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 goesabove and beyondjust a paycheck. Whetheryou’relooking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year

• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

• Educationassistanceto support your learning journey

• 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 toprovidingequal opportunitytoall 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.