Catalyst Product Manager

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers is looking for a Catalyst Product Manager in Houston, Texas to oversee product development, ensuring compliance with client agreements and commercial success. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the catalyst industry and a degree in Chemical Engineering.

This role requires strong project management skills and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, and a flexible work schedule, supporting professional training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of current technical experience in the catalyst industry.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee products from development through delivery.
• Lead proposal development and manage project execution.
• Identify growth opportunities to expand market share.

Skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Project management

Technical knowledge in catalyst industry

Ability to travel (20-30%)

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Catalyst Product Manager

KBR Technology specializes in developing and licensing energy-efficient and cost-effective process technologies that provide economic and technical advantages to global oil and gas and petrochemical companies. With thousands of successful projects worldwide, KBR combines its technology expertise with full engineering, procurement and construction services to help clients maximize the value of their assets. KBR Technology offers a breadth of technology licenses, catalysts, and process equipment for Ammonia and Fertilizer, Synthesis Gas / Syngas, Olefins, Coal Gasification, Refining, Hydrogen and Organic Chemicals. Serving our customers through diverse business segments, we offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects where our clients have come to value us because We Deliver.

KBR is seeking a Catalyst Product Manager to oversee products from development through delivery, ensuring commercial success and compliance with client agreements. This role is responsible for leading proposal development, managing project execution, and supporting clients post-startup. The position also focuses on identifying growth opportunities to expand KBR’s market share while maintaining alignment with internal procedures and client expectations.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with Catalyst PSL/Business Development teams to maximize the catalyst opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Responsible for the commercial aspects of all their catalyst technologies, including vendor selection, client communications, and proposal development.
• Under broad direction, interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates catalyst projects for new catalyst developments and ongoing projects.
• Maintains close relationship with catalyst manufacturers.
• Utilizes structured project management tools to maintain project timelines to deliver catalysts on time.
• Coordination of cross-functional teams including close interaction with Procurement, Engineering, and Business Development.
• Lead technology sessions, presenting papers, building customer and partner relationships, and developing new/existing sales leads.
• Support overall Catalyst product line growth strategy
• Supplier identification and commercial qualification

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 7+ yrs CURRENT technical experience within the Catalyst industry is required.
• Strong English verbal, writing and reading communication skills required
• Must have the ability to clearly convey technical concepts and principles in both verbal and written communications to clients, peers and KBR management
• Must be willing and available to travel domestic and international, as needed (expected 20-30%).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with managing projects, including project planning, coordinating, and executing projects while effectively managing timelines, resources, and stakeholders expectations, are strongly preferred.
• MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience listed below will be a plus;
• Experience in Chemical, syngas, Petrochemical or Refinery processes.
• International business.
• Supplier negotiations.
• Fluency in Mandarin.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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