Senior Project Manager

Overview (Scope of Role)

Trinseo is looking for a regional (senior) project manager. We are especially inviting candidates that want to contribute to our transformation in sustainability and into a solutions provider, from a plastics manufacturer towards circularity. Ideal candidates will enjoy working in a diverse and dynamic environment, and demonstrate needed agility as the Company goes through this transition.

The Senior Project Manager, under the direction of the Global Project Execution Leader, manages a portfolio of projects in North America from Project Identification through Project Startup and Closure stages, ensuring the defined business or site benefits and objectives are fully realized. Further the Senior Project Manager collaborates with the proper leadership to ensure that the engineering and manufacturing goals and expectations are achieved in a safe, economical, and timely manner. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to contribute to the company's stated objectives in its transformation in sustainability and becoming a solutions provider.

Activities

Plans, directs, and leads the efforts of the project team by using Trinseo Thrive Project Management Work Processes.
1. Controls the cost and timing of the project to keep expenditures and schedules within the limits authorized.
2. Coordinates with the Business Management Team in the development of an Opportunity Definition and Business Case in FEL 1 that documents the project goals and objectives supporting the business strategy. Ensures that all stakeholders understand and support the goals and objectives for pursuing the opportunity.
3. Manages and leads the development of the FEL 2 to define the process technology and the capital and operating cost required to support the business case. Prepares and submits the Early Authorization Package to obtain management approval and funding for further development and definition of the project in the gated process.
4. Manages the preparation of the FEL 3 to define how the project will be organized and executed so that the goals and objectives of the business opportunity are realized, and all associated significant risks are identified and mitigated. Prepares and submits the Final Authorization Package to fund the remainder of the project.
5. Manages the execution, commissioning and startup of the new facilities and the project closure activities in a safe and timely manner so that the business objectives of the project can be fully realized, and learnings will be recorded.
6. Acts as a coach and mentor to less experience project managers

Required Educations, Skills & Experience

1. Bachelors Degree in engineering or equivalent
2. Broad generalized knowledge of the principals of chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control engineering.
3. 10 years' experience working in Plant Operations and/or Project implementation, preferably in the chemical manufacturing industry
4. PMP Certification is a plus

Trinseo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Trinseo provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Although Trinseo complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities, Trinseo strongly believes that all employees have right to be treated fairly and will take every step to ensure this.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement