<p>About Chase Corporation</p> <p>Founded in 1946, Chase Corporation has grown to become a global specialty chemicals company and leading manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications across diverse market sectors.</p> <p>Today we employ nearly 800 people and continue to grow and strengthen our business through a related diversification strategy that combines organic growth initiatives with strategic acquisitions.</p> <p>Based in Westwood, Massachusetts, we operate manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and continue to invest in our capabilities to deliver value to our global customer base.</p> <p>Role Overview</p> <p>The Senior Program Manager will play a critical role in establishing and executing Chase Corporation's enterprise Program Management Office (PMO). Reporting to the Vice President of Continuous Improvement, this role will lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that directly support revenue growth, operational efficiency, and strategic value creation.</p> <p>This leader will oversee the disciplined delivery of complex programs across operations integration, capital expansion, supply chain optimization, and post-acquisition integration, ensuring consistent execution, visibility, and measurable financial outcomes aligned with Chase's enterprise priorities.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Enterprise Program Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Lead complex, cross-functional programs that accelerate growth and profitability, ensuring delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget. </li><li>Drive disciplined execution across multiple concurrent initiatives with clear accountability and outcome ownership. </li></ul> <p>Post-Acquisition & Operational Integration</p> <ul> <li>Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and CI leaders to plan and execute post-acquisition integrations and enterprise operational improvement initiatives. </li><li>Translate strategic objectives into executable program plans with defined milestones and financial impact. </li></ul> <p>PMO Development & Governance</p> <ul> <li>Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, tools, templates, and reporting standards to drive consistency, transparency, and repeatability. </li><li>Define governance models, escalation paths, and cadence for executive reviews and decision-making. </li></ul> <p>Executive & Stakeholder Engagement</p> <ul> <li>Partner with executive sponsors and functional leaders to align on objectives, success metrics, and delivery expectations. </li><li>Provide clear, data-driven updates on program status, risks, dependencies, and value realization. </li></ul> <p>Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement</p> <ul> <li>Track and report operational and financial outcomes, ensuring programs deliver measurable impact aligned with Chase's value-creation goals. </li><li>Coach and support junior program managers and project leads, reinforcing a culture of disciplined execution and continuous improvement. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications & Experience</p> <ul> <li>8-10 years of program or project management experience within manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments. </li><li>Proven success leading enterprise-level initiatives that deliver measurable operational and financial results. </li><li>Experience with post-acquisition integration, Lean / Continuous Improvement programs, and/or large-scale systems implementations (ERP, MES, etc.). </li><li>Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. </li><li>PMP certification or equivalent preferred; Lean Six Sigma certification a plus. </li><li>Willingness to travel up to 25%. </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required </li><li>Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred. </li></ul>