Capital Projects Lead – Manufacturing & Automation

LyondellBasell; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Vacation and Holidays

Educational Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead a portfolio of capital projects across APS sites in the United States or Mexico. You will drive safety, reliability, and efficiency improvements through material handling and automation initiatives.

The role requires coordinating internal teams and external partners from concept through startup, with travel approximately 25% to APS locations. A PMP is preferred and a Bachelor’s in Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing, engineering, or capital project execution.
• Experience managing multiple capital projects in an active manufacturing environment.
• Experience with material handling, warehousing, packaging, or logistics automation.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of capital projects across APS sites, from concept to startup and closeout.
• Develop and manage project scopes, estimates, schedules, budgets, risks, and execution plans.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with site teams to implement automation solutions for operational needs.
• Coordinate operations, IT/OT, engineering partners, suppliers, contractors, and system integrators through design to site ownership.
• Lead project reviews, startup readiness activities, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project management

Capital projects

Automation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead a portfolio of capital projects across APS sites in the United States or Mexico. You will drive safety, reliability, and efficiency improvements through material handling and automation initiatives.

The role requires coordinating internal teams and external partners from concept through startup, with travel approximately 25% to APS locations. A PMP is preferred and a Bachelor’s in Engineering is required.