Senior Project Manager

Company: Clariant
Location: Louisville
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Requisition ID--33157-----Posted--02/11/2021-----Production & Technology-----Permanent/ Regular-----USA-----Kentucky-----Louisville Job ID: 33157 - Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for: (I) Manage process development and optimization projects in PRT; (II) provide technical leadership of the project team; (III) share and develop PRT/ENG expertise to strengthen technical competitiveness (IV) ensure FEL 2 deliverables and be project responsible for CAPEX projects.
Responsibilities Project Management

• Manage PRT projects end-to-end (I2M Class 1/2 or Production Support), including deviation management
• Ensure effective exchange between R&D, ENG and BUs to ensure shared context about projects and deliverables
• Ensure best staffing of projects (with regards) to competencies and capacities from PRT competence centers Chemical Engineering Know-How
  • Assess unit operations against best suitable technology, energy, cost, performance
  • Design entire process with focus on performance, reliability, costs, ESHA and time
  • Involve and maintain internal and external network Technical Leadership
    • Lead, coach and consult the project team on project management, I2M/FEL2 deliveries and technical aspects
    • Apply expertise and share best practices across CLN to strengthen the technical competitiveness
    • Ensure project is delivering process design, which is implemented and commissioned before hand-over to Ops Knowledge Management
      • Prepare and support reviews against Project Risk Assessment Guideline (PRAG reviews)
      • Write PRT reports, including Process Design Packages
      • Ensure IP protection for achieved results in alignment with BU partner
      • Ensure reporting and clear results also for non I2M projects: clear recommendations, results, decisions People Management
        • Apply situational leadership without disciplinary power
        • Motivate project team and drive team towards best result
        • Convince BU partners to accept proposed recommendations Requirements
          • PhD in Technical Chemistry /Chemical Engineering/Process Engineering; alternatively: MSc with several years of experience in PRT, CNLX or Operations Experience in process development, scale up from lab scale to commercial scale, sound knowledge of state-of-the-art process technology and innovation management 3+ years experience in project management, knowledge management, leading interdisciplinary teams, and change management Knowledge about specialty fine chemicals production processes, I2M process and international network highly desired Strong intercultural and interdisciplinary cooperation skills. Preferably qualified in project management (e.g. Green/Black Belt or PMP) Should have a highly structured and analytical working behavior, flexible in approach and result oriented working skills Clariant is a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company based near Basel in Switzerland. Last year the company recorded CHF 4.4 billion in sales for its continuing businesses, harnessing the talents of its 17 000 employees across 50+ countries. Clariant's portfolio is optimized for future growth, with a focus in three business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis and Natural Resources. We believe that our growth is all about our customers and their success. Investment in innovation capabilities and developing an inspiring environment for courageous and determined minds are therefore key to reaching our goal.--Join us and help create sustainable value through chemistry for customers all over the globe. [Not translated in selected language]
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