Project Manager, North America

Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Job ID: 41586 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA | Work M Odel: Hybrid

Clariant is seeking a Project Manager to support the Engineering and Process Technology business unit. This role will lead and execute capital projects across Clariant's North American (NORAM) manufacturing sites by managing projects from concept through completion while ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, schedule, regulatory requirements, and Clariant engineering standards.

This hybrid position can be based in Louisville, KY; The Woodlands, TX; or Mt. Holly, NC and requires approximately 30-50% domestic travel across the NORAM region. The Project Manager will oversee multiple, multimillion dollar CAPEX projects, while collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Qualified candidates with capital project management experience in a chemical manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply and join Clariant in driving safe, sustainable, and successful project outcomes across North America.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute capital projects across Clariant's North American manufacturing sites from concept through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives.

Manage multiple CAPEX projects simultaneously, typically ranging from $1MM to $50MM+ in value, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, execution, commissioning, and project closeout.

Develop and maintain project plans, capital estimates, budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and project documentation, including accurate completion of Capital Acquisition Requests (CARs).

Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams, including engineering, procurement, controlling, operations, manufacturing personnel, contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners.

Partner with internal stakeholders and third-party resources to drive project execution, resolve issues, manage risks, and ensure successful project outcomes.

Support engineering activities including feasibility studies, technical evaluations, equipment selection, vendor assessments, bid analyses, purchase requisitions, and factory acceptance testing.

Ensure projects comply with Clariant engineering standards, applicable permits, regulatory requirements, quality expectations, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Lead and support process risk analyses, promote safe work practices, and ensure implementation of corrective actions throughout the project lifecycle.

Provide project reporting, track key performance metrics, and support successful implementation, commissioning, start-up, and project closure activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred

Minimum of 3 years of professional project management experience, with experience leading CAPEX projects in a chemical process manufacturing environment

Experience managing engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional project resources

Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30-50% domestically

Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Whats in it for you?

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances

Paid Holidays

PTO time with a carry-over benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending and Savings Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Online discount Mall

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Mahogany McClurkin

Talent Acquisition Partner

[email protected]

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, r ace, ethnicity, r eligion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, s exual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, age, genetic information, s exual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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Clariant ensures by adequate and documented processes, mechanisms, and policies that all employees are treated equal irrespective of gender, r ace, nationality, culture, r eligion, age, political views, or disability. With regard to the zero-tolerance approach of Clariant against any form of discrimination, regional and country HR departments have to ensure avoidance or elimination of any discrimination in work-related activities, particularly regarding remuneration, training, vocational guidance, and social security. Globally, the average basic salary of female employees was 96 % of that of the average male employee in 2017.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1413514633