Full-Time

Applications Project Manager

Tissue & Towel

Solenis

Solenis

5,001-10,000 employees

Global specialty chemicals for water treatment

Compensation Overview

$123.7k - $181.4k/yr

+ Discretionary Bonuses

United States

Hybrid

Travel ~50% across North America; on-site client visits required; hybrid schedule with remote work.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Product Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering (or 10+ years of relevant experience)
  • 10+ years in the Tissue & Towel or related industry
  • Strong expertise in specialty chemical applications (coatings, release, softeners)
  • Proven project management, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience influencing customers and supporting value-based sales
  • Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and drive business results
Responsibilities
  • Partner with sales to drive growth by identifying new opportunities, supporting audits, recommending products, and leading successful customer trials (30%)
  • Provide on-site technical support, troubleshoot customer applications, and sustain long-term business through best practices (20%)
  • Collaborate with R&D and Product Management to develop and launch new products, including validation across technical, financial, and regulatory requirements (25%)
  • Train sales teams and customers through technical education, materials, and safety guidance (15%)
  • Manage project reporting, documentation, and communications (10%)
  • Lead and coordinate projects end-to-end (planning, resourcing, execution, and performance monitoring), ensuring quality, timelines, and cost targets are met
Desired Qualifications
  • Deep knowledge of Tissue & Towel operations, products, and market dynamics
  • Experience with new product commercialization and portfolio growth
  • Familiarity with digital solutions in Tissue & Towel
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

Solenis provides specialty chemicals and related services for water-intensive industries, helping with water treatment and process optimization. It sells tailored chemical solutions and offers services like performance monitoring and consulting, with revenue from both chemicals and services. After merging with Diversey, it now offers cleaning and hygiene solutions, broadening its portfolio. Its goal is to help industrial customers manage water use and process challenges efficiently while reducing environmental impact and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$6.8B

Headquarters

Wilmington, Delaware

Founded

1907

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Beihai facility starts Q2 2027, capturing Guangxi pulp growth with local production.
  • 74% revenue from sustainable solutions aligns with client environmental regulations.
  • NCH acquisition enhances middle-market reach and innovation in digital water treatments.

What critics are saying

  • China regulators block Beihai facility over security, halting $35M investment now.
  • Ecolab undercuts Beihai polymers pricing, eroding 20-30% Southeast Asia share in 12 months.
  • NCH integration causes 15% talent exodus, losing $50M synergies in 6 months.

What makes Solenis unique

  • Solenis specializes in water treatment chemicals for pulp, paper, and mining sectors.
  • Diversey merger expands hygiene solutions beyond traditional water-intensive industries.
  • ValueAdvantage program delivers $349M customer value through tailored sustainability services.

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PR Newswire
Feb 24th, 2026
Solenis reports 74% of revenue from sustainable solutions as it integrates recent acquisitions

Solenis, a global provider of water and hygiene solutions, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing progress driven by business growth and integration. The company invested $4.68 million in sustainable capital projects, improved workplace safety by 22% year-over-year, and achieved 96% participation in its culture survey. The report highlights $349 million in documented customer value delivered through its ValueAdvantage programme, up from $257 million previously. Additionally, 74% of revenue came from solutions supporting customer sustainability initiatives, whilst 91% of active innovation programmes focused on sustainability or circularity. Solenis completed integration of recent acquisitions and announced the acquisition of NCH Corporation, which closed in November 2025. The company also opened a new Global Research Center in Delaware to develop solutions for water stewardship and resource efficiency.

PULPAPERnews
Sep 26th, 2025
Solenis and Heidelberg to develop new barrier coatings

Solenis and heidelberg to develop new barrier coatings.

Leeds for Learning
Sep 24th, 2025
Teacher encounter with Solenis: for the attention of all Engineering, DT, Maths and Science curriculum specialists

As part of Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2025, Solenis, in partnership with Yorkshire Water and the University of Bradford, are delivering a Teacher Encounter to enable educators to fully understand current manufacturing and engineering practise and share up to date knowledge and skills with their students.

Platinum Equity
Sep 22nd, 2025
Solenis To Acquire Clearon Corp. and Combine Pool Businesses

Acquisition will expand Solenis’ product offering and strengthen its ability to supply cost-effective, sustainable solutions for recreational pool and spa customers, providing clean, clear, safer water. WILMINGTON, Del. and SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (USA) — Solenis and Clearon Corp. have announced that Solenis has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Clearon. This acquisition will enable […]

readmagazine.com
Jun 23rd, 2025
Solenis Partners with NCH Corporation to Drive Innovation

Solenis, and NCH Corporation a middle-market water treatment and industrial solutions, announced an agreement to merge the two businesses