Engineering & Project Services Operations Leader

3 weeks ago

Chennai, India DOW CHEMICAL INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD. Full time

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

The Dow Chemical Company has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Engineering & Project Services Operations Leader (OL) to be located at the in Chennai, India .

This role supports the development and management of the Engineering & Project Services personnel within Central Engineering Chennai (CEC). The group of employees supervised consists of several disciplines across multiple job families: Project Coordination, Supplier Document Controls, Requisitioning, Project Information Managers, Site Focal Points and support services providers. The Engineering & Project Services Operations Leader works with the Discipline Activity Specialist (DAS) and the Central Engineer Department Leader (CEDL) to ensure the appropriate staffing of all projects and initiatives at CEC. The OL is accountable for the productivity and quality of work performed on these efforts.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Supervise and manage group of Engineering & Project Services professionals (1st level supervisor). Accountable for the performance management process including setting goals, obtaining feedback, determining segmentation and salary planning. Champions the employee development process and provides specific and actionable development opportunities. Responsible for the safety performance of the work group. Drives integrated execution across both Central Engineering centers in Houston and Chennai. Effective resource management (Dow and non-Dow personnel) through planning future resources based on project workload and coordinating assignments of personnel to global projects to perform work consistent with project and department goals. Ensures best-in-class project execution processes & methods are appropriately utilized. Serves as liaison and interface to clients (Dow businesses, JV, etc.) and partners. Owns day-to-day operations activities of the group (vacation planning, communication meetings, budget control and reporting, etc.) Integrated member of the Central Engineering leadership team; executes the defined strategy through appropriate action and tactical decisions. Defines goals and operational targets for the group.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. A minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Strong project knowledge, business, and financial acumen. Strong affinity for collaborating for superior results, delivering innovative solutions, leading courageously, and generating customer value.

Preferred Skills:

Engineering Background People Leadership experience is preferred. Has a strong influential management and understanding of business priorities and ability to persuade others (internal and external stakeholders) through effective communication. Understanding project needs and ability to solve medium complex problems. Strong work process knowledge and business acumen. Familiarity of leading improvement projects and having accountability for on-going activities or initiatives, exhibiting strong work ethic and responsiveness to facilitate excellent Customer Experience.  Project Management Experience

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.  Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.  Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.  Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs. Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.  Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.  Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents). ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 

Join our team, we can make a difference together. 

About Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd

Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care.

A Great Place to Work® Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.

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