The Senior Project Manager supports the business for end to end major capital project implementation and project results that achieve business objectives, while complying with standard work practices as defined by the Project Management System. The Senior Project Manager works with management, technology, maintenance, and operations to bring maximum value to the business through effective leadership of cost and capital project planning and implementation process.
Translating business objectives into the capital project objectives.
Leads and organizes the Project Leadership Team.
Manage and coach other project managers.
Manage a portfolio of projects.
Ensures all non-capital alternatives to meet the business objectives have been evaluated.
Is accountable to the business for project success.
Is responsible through the Project Team members for acquiring and releasing project resources as needed during the life of the project.
Establishes effective communications within the Project Team to ensure alignment among business objectives, project objectives, and the basis of design.
Leads the development of the roles and responsibilities definitions for the project and ensure each functional team member understands their role and deliverables.
Manages overall project expenditures and schedule to meet business expectations.
Clearly sets overall Project Team direction and expectations
Is accountable for total project cost and schedule.
Provides primary interface between the plant and the Corporate Capital Project Leadership Team and the Business Capital Planning Manager.
Drives capital project work processes and practices as described in the GPM Manual.
Ensures basic data is timely and complete prior to initiating detailed design.
Leads all gatekeeping reviews and ensures all FEL deliverables are met.
Prepares all project-funding documents.
Coordinate with Procurement organization to ensure that procurement plans are developed and executed in compliance with Policies and applicable laws.
Ensures commissioning and turnover plans are prepared.
Ensures operations and maintenance procedures are prepared.
Collaborates with Construction Leaders, to facilitate the overall process and address design issues that impede construction performance.
Ability to work with and manage design teams
Ability to manage safe work environment and program which includes but not limited to job site safety analysis, rigging plans, environmental risk planning
Contingency planning expertise and knowledge
Ability to identify, assess and manage risk
Required Experience Minimum 15+ years of experience in Project Management in Operations or Supply Chain Leadership roles in the chemical manufacturing and/or petrochemical industry.
A Bachelor's degree, in chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering is required.
8-10 years of engineering project management experience and 8-10 years of plant leadership or engineering experience
Self-managing, proactive
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Excellent teamwork and ability to work across business functions.
Preferred Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus