Sr. Director CCPS Projects & Technical Programs

Sr. Director CCPS Projects & Technical Programs will provide overall projects and technical leadership for CCPS Body of Knowledge and related AIChE initiatives, leveraging regular contacts between CCPS members, DIERS members and other AIChE divisions, as appropriate. This is a global role. The incumbent will advance CCPS technical programs, content and offerings globally and work with the CCPS Executive Director and other team members to implement strategies to meet organizational goals. The incumbent will also lead the CCPS Business Development activities, with initial focus on strengthening CCPS position in Europe region and global acquisition of members from industry segments that are not currently served by CCPS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead CCPS staff and consultants in the expansion of CCPS Body of Knowledge.
• Lead CCPS project execution process and oversee CCPS project execution; lead key CCPS projects
• Manage project budgets, monitor project progress and address issues as they arrive.
• Provide subject matter expertise on all matters relating to CCPS technical content on a global basis.
• On behalf of CCPS ED, organize / lead CCPS technical steering committee meetings.
• On behalf of CCPS ED, organize / lead CCPS Planning Board, manage CCPS project planning development process; coordinate project proposal creation and balloting.
• Provide technical leadership in global and regional conferences, and regional meetings, as appropriate.
• Lead the CCPS Business Development activities, with initial focus on strengthening CCPS position in Europe region and acquisition of members from industry segments that are not currently served by CCPS.
• Become a Level 1 Process Safety Trainer and lead / support AIChE Process Safety Management training portfolio. Establish new instructor qualifications and approve and evaluate new and existing CCPS instructors worldwide.
• Be a senior level participant in the CCPS membership recruitment and deeper engagement member service activities.
• Lead / oversee efforts for intellectual property protection including copyright and branding issues related to the CCPS logo and CCPS Products.
• Provide technical leadership and supervision to CCPS Staff and consultants reporting to the position.
• Provide technical leadership on updating and maintenance of CCPS Technical Tools.
• Solicits grants from appropriate sources; organizes grant projects and tracks required grantor documentation.
• Along with CCPS Executive Director, represent CCPS and AIChE globally with government organizations, other associations, and the press as part of CCPS’ Responsible Collaboration outreach.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will oversee a large body of CCPS staff consultants and technical staff personnel supporting / managing CCPS project activities, will oversee Lead Subject Matter Experts and Technical Lead, including Engineering Specialists / project managers, as well as facilitate roles that are focused on developing technical content. The role will also provide mentoring and guidance to other CCPS staff.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• BS / MS / PHD in chemical engineering or related discipline required.  MBA or equivalent experience desirable.
• Relevant industrial or consulting experience of 25 years or more, including demonstrated expertise in the technical, management, and regulatory aspects of process safety.
• Strong project execution and program management experience
• International work experience desirable
• Recognized expert in process safety, loss prevention or related field.
• CCPS Certified (CCPSC) Process Safety Professional, Professional Engineering (PE), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other appropriate certification.
• Knowledge and experience with contracts, licensing agreements and intellectual property protection.
• Negotiating skills (business arrangements; project contracts; licensing, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Experience in building and sustaining customer relationships on a global basis.
• Good understanding of AIChE and CCPS, as well as the workings of their volunteer structures, or prior experience working within a similar environment.
• Strong oral and written communication. Cultural sensitivity required.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency of computer tools, including experience with MS Access, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and web productivity tools.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a demanding senior level global position that requires a personal commitment to the missions of CCPS, AIChE, and other AIChE technology alliances and the ability to handle a diverse project load. The position may be fulfilled via telecommuting by a candidate with demonstrated ability to work across geographic boundaries with multi-location teams.  The position is expected to require about 25% travel, including international travel.

Benefits

Compensation Range: $190,000- $200,000

We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match: AIChE 100% of the first 6% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Holiday pay
• Educational Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.