Sr. Project Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities, we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Europe and China. As a privately held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business.

TARGETED OUCOMES

There is a job opening for a Senior Project Manager at Ascend Performance Materials' Pensacola, FL Plant. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Project Engineering.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The project manager is accountable for leading a cross functional team in the successful execution of multiple complex engineering projects from the conceptual phase through mechanical completion and start-up. This includes accountability for achieving all safety, schedule, operability, and cost goals for assigned projects.

• A leader in safety on assigned projects including setting expectations and being visible in the field.

• Alignment of project goals, objectives, and justification (business case) between the manufacturing business leads, the Ascend capital plan, corporate direction, and the project team.

• Identification of key resources for active participation in different functions on the project.

• As required prepares estimates for review by project estimating.

• Assures project team ownership of the scope and estimate of the project.

• Execution of all assigned projects expeditiously through Ascend's stage gate process and holding team members accountable for results.

• Freezing project deliverables between project stages and addressing all scope changes.

• Development and selection of execution, contracting, and funding strategies that support project objectives and the effective investment of capital.

• Develops "authorization for funding" documents and assures project team alignment by reviewing these documents with the team and having a signed off commitment.

• Prepares all funding presentations, forecasts all schedule and cost details, reports on project status, and takes action to address discrepancies to plan.

• Conducts post project audits to collect actual data versus forecasted data for the purpose of improving project results over time.

• In cooperation with the Environmental, Safety, Security, and Health (ESSH) organization; accountable for securing all project permits and assuring all process hazard reviews have been conducted effectively and resulting scope is identified for the project.

• Travel up to 25%.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline

• Minimum of six years' experience in project management

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in chemical or petrochemical industry

• Ability to set direction, build great teams, be credible & engaged and get great results.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization.

• Excellent team management and relationship building skills.

• Knowledge of different contracting strategies utilized by industry.

• Strong computer skills in SAP, Microsoft Office Products, KBase, Icarus…

• Knowledge of stage gate process.

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

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About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn't only apply to the marketplace - it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You'll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn't mean simply working quickly - it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don't accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won't be boxed into a single role at Ascend - you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.