Growth Projects Director, US & Canada

Description

• Ensure projects deliver value-add services compared to external consultants through first-time-right delivery and repeatable concepts.
• Serve as a key advisor for Project Owners on high-risk projects, focusing on strategy and project development.
• Provide support for project management execution within OpCos.
• Ensure global alignment by coordinating with Vopak’s global project group for governance before submitting investment proposals.
• Lead the execution of projects in accordance with Vopak Project Management (VPM) standards, including:
• Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction by delivering projects within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Shape the project management organization, ensuring professional processes and standards are adhered to.
• Organize professional engineering, estimating, scheduling, and supply chain services for all growth projects.
• Align and manage resources efficiently to meet the workload requirements of growth, sustainability, and new energy projects.
• Ensure all projects follow Vopak's standards, tools, and templates for project development and execution.
• Oversee the governance of high-risk projects, participating as a member of project steering committees.
• Promote the adoption of new techniques in project execution and engineering as developed by Vopak.
• Actively promote and initiate improvements in SHE performance across projects.
• Ensure compliance with Vopak’s Health and Safety (SHE) standards for all projects.
• Coordinate with OpCo Portfolio Project Managers to align resources and project-related activities.
• Drive continuous improvement by adopting cutting-edge project control systems, QA/QC standards, and execution methods.

Requirements

• Proven track record in leading large, complex, and high-risk projects.
• Leadership: Strong leadership abilities with a balanced approach to driving results and taking care of people.
• Education: Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of industry codes and standards.
• Financial Acumen: Ability to ensure projects are delivered safely, within scope, on time, and within budget while understanding the financial impact of these factors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management tools and standards, including project control systems.
• Travel: Willingness to travel within the US and Canada, with occasional global travel.
• Communication: Proficiency in both written and oral communication, with fluency in English. Spanish fluency is a plus.
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management at multiple organizational levels.
• Thorough understanding of EPC contracting strategy and vendor management.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled in managing relationships with key stakeholders across various levels of the organization.
• Embed knowledge related to gas storage, new energies, and sustainability into project design.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in a senior project management role, preferably within the chemical or oil & gas industries.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to conceptualize scenarios and develop rational, data-driven recommendations for project owners and steering committees.
• Compliance with industry codes and Vopak standards

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
• Holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
• A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance