LyondellBasell Industries is hiring: Subsidy Manager, North America in Houston

Subsidy Manager, North America

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77049

Facility: Channelview-Hec-130

Department: Global Projects Subsidy

Division: Operational Excellence and HSE

This primary responsibility includes providing operational support of the subsidy/grant application process from initial identification of funding opportunities through proposal development/grant writing, submission and involvement in award negotiations through to execution, as well as ongoing management per requirements to ensure fully compliant and audit safe execution of value through obtained subsidies.

This role will have a strong understanding of the LyondellBasell manufacturing businesses and operational facilities as well as a thorough understanding of the company’s sustainability and circularity initiatives to be able to identify, obtain and administer potential funding sources.

In alignment with LYB Global Subsidy strategy and governance for capturing subsidies that will help our Sustainability goals, manage the ongoing subsidy plans and develop the future initiatives in North America. This role will analyze the market to identify new opportunities, apply for subsidies, obtain approvals and manage the ongoing requirements to protect the achieved agreements with the authorities at federal and/or state level in relation to Net Zero and C&CLS Capital and Operational projects in the 5 year plan.

This new position as Subsidy Manager, North America will closely work with the other position Subsidy Manager, North America launched 18 months ago due to the numerous subsidy opportunities and sustainable initiatives in NA.

General Responsibilities

1. Analyze the market to identify subsidy opportunities aligned to LYB identified priorities, including the identification of benefits and obligations.
2. Manage the NA funding applications in relation to the North American projects and initiatives.
3. Keep track of project submission timelines and deadlines and coordinate the process to meet delivery/submission dates.
4. Post application submittal, follow applications through approval, through execution of funds and ensure all requirements are met to sustain subsidies over time.
5. Develop, execute and assure compliant and audit-trail safe execution processes integrated within LYB’s systems and ensure compliance with requisite funding authorities.
6. Support the portfolio of investments LYB is planning as part of our Sustainability Strategy in North America.
7. Align and cooperate with multiple internal and external functions and stakeholders to ensure alignment and prioritization.
8. Coordinate and manage the supporting consultant/legal firms resources.
9. Support in negotiations of (future) grant agreements.

Area of Expertise, Requirements

1. Strong listening and communication skills for interfacing with LYB senior and site leadership, governmental authorities, industry leaders, and consultants/legal firms.
2. Ability to drive results and lead a diverse group of individuals without direct line supervisory responsibility.
3. Ability to identify and build strong working relationships with public officials and other key policy stakeholders in the region.
4. Broad understanding and connections to multiple functional groups within LYB.
5. Ability to learn rapidly about LYB organization, systems, and structures.
6. Demonstrated success with NA Federal and State funding programs.

Min. Qualifications

Education:

1. A higher education qualification in political science, public policy, business management, economics or science (Engineering or Chemistry in particular).
2. An advanced degree in business, law or public policy would be a plus.

Work Experience:

1. Typically, 10+ years of experience in the chemical industry minimum.
2. Some years of experience with NA funding programs is needed.
3. Experience working in an international company or trade association.
4. Demonstrated competency to lead and manage complex cross-functional initiatives.

Languages: English fluent (written and spoken), plus additional languages would be a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

1. Understanding of how to leverage the value of bilateral, regional, and multilateral government relations forums and platforms.
2. Proven track record in structured, process-driven work environment.
3. Prior project/program management experience (government funding and public-private partnerships).
4. Ability to communicate difficult information tactfully and diplomatically.
5. Strong financial competence and business development experience preferred.
6. Experience developing and documenting processes strongly preferred.
7. Previous experience with subsidy/contract management of North American programs strongly preferred.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.