Global Project Manager

Your Role at Cabot

Global Project Manager will manage large capital projects from project initiation through execution and closeout. The Project Manager will identify and develop the project requirements and then develop the project scope and plan to meet those requirements. Lead cross-functional teams, applying project management knowledge, skills, and tools in support of large capital projects ($5MM to +$100MM). This is a remote position; however, 30-50% of travelling to co-locate with the project team is expected during the execution phase of the project. Projects assigned to this position may be located at any Cabot location globally.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead the project team
• Focal point of accountability for project success
• Align with key stakeholders to identify project requirements to meet defined business needs
• Communicate with stakeholders, including senior leadership, on the direction of the project
• Develop and manage the project scope and project management plan
• Champion the project change management process
• Develop bid packages and technically evaluate bid proposals
• Evaluate and endorse project cost estimates, cost control reports, and project schedules
• Monitor and control engineering, consultant, and construction contractor performance
• Support the development and management of the procurement plan and expediting plan
• Develop and implement a project risk management plan

Technical/Managerial

• Project Management skills through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Broad / practical knowledge of Project Management methodologies, contracting strategies, best practices, and tools.
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge including process engineering, process safety, civil-structural, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation / analyzers, process automation, SH&E, and construction management.
• Proficient with project controls processes (e.g., estimating, controlling cost, managing change, measuring progress, planning-scheduling, reporting)
• Proficient with ERP software
• Proficient with contract management
• Technical knowledge and leadership of the installation of manufacturing systems, processes and equipment.

Behavioral

• Cabot Values - Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Responsibility
• Mobility - Must be willing to travel to the engineering or project site globally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Mature and self-motivated. Can work unsupervised and initiate solutions without awaiting instruction
• Strong team player. Can build and effectively lead teams focused on aligned objectives

What You Will Bring to Cabot

• BSc University Degree - Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil preferred). Advanced degree in business or engineering management preferred.
• Experience with a formal Project Management methodology required and formal PM certification preferred (e.g., Project Management Professional through PMI or company-specific equivalent)
• 10+ years in chemical or related industry, with 5+ years as a project manager assigned to large capital projects >$20MM. International project management experience preferred.