Sr. Project Manager

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

Join LyondellBasell “LYB” in leading capital projects that shape the future of our global operations. As a Sr. Project Manager, you’ll be accountable for the overall execution of large scale capital projects (> $250MM to $1 billion) supporting LYB’s core businesses and growth strategy. Complexity is derived from seniority level of stakeholders, number of external organizations engaged, of novel execution strategies, fabrication and procurement in varied geographies/locations, and the projects' overall size.  Such projects are not typical of those performed by the major capital execution team and require diverse skills and experience. Accountability includes strategic and tactical matters associated with the project execution and commences during the bid development phase and continues through start-up and commissioning.

The position requires significant interaction with stakeholders, strategic partners, EPC, and suppliers to ensure effective coordination across all involved to ensure delivery on project commitments. You’ll work closely with customers to align on engineering and technical specifications. Projects are executed utilizing global capabilities, requiring a strong cross-cultural competency. Success requires the ability to act as a leader, accomplishing tasks through others, and foster a One-Team approach across many departments and organizations.

Roles & Responsibilities

General

• During development, establish Project Execution strategies for execution, procurement, construction, and start-up. Define the project scope and budget and present resulting business case to Stakeholders in a clear, concise, manner. Review and assess any JV, strategic partners’ or other third parties’ scope and costs to ensure alignment. Project scope includes engineering, design, equipment procurement, construction procurement, construction management, plant commissioning and start-up, environmental permitting, etc.
• Act as “face of the project” to internal and external stakeholders and positively represent project organization inside LyondellBasell and externally.
• Champion LyondellBasell Global Projects’ Journey to Best-in-Class delivery methodology and act as a mentor to others working inside the model.
• Oversight and direction of all project execution activities, including overall cost, schedule, and plant performance related to the project assigned.
• Working with Global Projects functional team members, LyondellBasell Technology development groups and SMEs to develop safe, cost-effective solution to identified business need.  
• Overall management of all aspects affiliated to the project performed by LyondellBasell and affiliate partners including work done within and across Global Projects, as well as supporting functions such as Manufacturing, Procurement, HSE, Project Controls, HR, Finance, Legal and Corporate Affairs.
• Develop and lead a high-performing project team that includes not only the core LyondellBasell’s project members, other owner company functions, external partners, vendors, and equipment vendors.  Able to bring a team together for a common goal through appropriate motivation, engagement and delegation.
• Accountability for review of execution strategies and decision-making processes as required. Lead the internal and/or external problem-solving necessary to arrive at appropriate decisions even with limited information.
• Maintain a safe work environment and support corporate and organizational safety goals in the office, suppliers, and fabrication and field sites.
• Ensure Project Controls and Risk Management procedures are followed, and any issues resolved.

Area of Expertise

• Must be purpose driven, highly organized and flexible.
• Strong understanding of major capital delivery methods and good familiarity with engineering and field subcontractors on US Gulf Coast
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with executive level presentation skills.
• Requires demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent team building and facilitation skills required.
• Ability to gather information and quickly develop a deep understanding of the project, business case and how to integrate with the manufacturing site.
• Must possess effective leadership capabilities to lead a diverse cross-functional teams.
• Ability to delegate complex tasks to others while maintaining good understanding of outcomes.  Identify and correct underperformance when required.
• Skilled at building relationships and partnerships to deliver successful projects to the mutual benefit of the business and the operating client.
• Routinely prepare and present project updates to senior and executive leadership