Director, CCPS North America

American Institute of Chemical Engineers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Professional development

Job summary

American Institute of Chemical Engineers—Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) seeks a senior leader to drive North American growth and engagement. The role provides strategic and technical leadership to expand membership, coordinate programs, and ensure high‑quality process safety services across regions.

The incumbent will manage relationships with 150+ member organizations, lead business development, and oversee budgets and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of industry experience, including process safety leadership.
• Proven track record in program management and execution.
• Recognized expert in process safety, loss prevention, or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead membership growth, retention, and engagement strategy across North America
• Manage relationships with 150+ member organizations, aligning with process safety needs
• Develop and execute targeted engagement plans for key members and stakeholders
• Drive recruitment of new member companies, focusing on large, strategic organizations
• Lead regional business development and revenue generation initiatives
• Oversee the full membership lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention
• Partner with internal teams on dues, receivables, and member communications
• Deliver CCPS programs, including workshops, conferences, regional meetings, and assessments
• Engage members through technical discussions to identify needs and expand opportunities
• Provide global technical leadership and subject matter expertise
• Coordinate process safety and engagement support across regions and AIChE divisions
• Partner with CCPS leadership to ensure alignment and consistent service delivery
• Support regional leaders in business development and member engagement efforts
• Manage regional budget, resources, staff, and consultants
• Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team
• Represent CCPS and AIChE with industry, government, and partners
• Support Responsible Collaboration and external outreach initiatives

Skills

Process safety leadership

Business development

Relationship management

Public speaking

Strategic planning

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

MBA or equivalent

Tools

CCPSC

PE license

CSP

Job description

Description

Center for Chemical Process Safety CCPS® is a not-for-profit, corporate membership organization within the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) that identifies and addresses process safety needs for a variety of facilities involved with handling, storing, using, processing, and transporting hazardous materials. Learn more about our work at https://ccps.aiche.org

POSITION SUMMARY

North America represents nearly 50% of CCPS's total corporate membership. Historically supported by multiple staff members, this region needs a dedicated, senior-level leader to fully realize its growth potential. This role establishes strategic and technical leadership to drive regional expansion, deepen member engagement, and enhance retention. The incumbent will lead business development and membership growth efforts while ensuring high-quality delivery of process safety and engagement services. The position will coordinate cross-regional collaboration within CCPS to maximize value to members, including providing CCPS-related guidance to AIChE. The incumbent is accountable for delivering key CCPS programs - including conferences, regional meetings, assessments, and workshops - to strengthen engagement and advance CCPS's mission across North America.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Lead membership growth, retention, and engagement strategy across North America


• Manage relationships with 150+ member organizations, aligning with process safety needs


• Develop and execute targeted engagement plans for key members and stakeholders


• Drive recruitment of new member companies, focusing on large, strategic organizations


• Lead regional business development and revenue generation initiatives


• Oversee the full membership lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention


• Partner with internal teams on dues, receivables, and member communications


• Deliver CCPS programs, including workshops, conferences, regional meetings, and assessments


• Engage members through technical discussions to identify needs and expand opportunities


• Provide global technical leadership and subject matter expertise


• Coordinate process safety and engagement support across regions and AIChE divisions


• Partner with CCPS leadership to ensure alignment and consistent service delivery


• Support regional leaders in business development and member engagement efforts


• Manage regional budget, resources, staff, and consultants


• Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team


• Represent CCPS and AIChE with industry, government, and partners


• Support Responsible Collaboration and external outreach initiatives

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct and indirect supervision of staff and consultants supporting regional activities

Oversight of teams involved in business development, technical services, and member engagement

Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred


• Minimum 15+ years of industry experience, including process safety leadership


• Demonstrated expertise in technical, regulatory, and management aspects of process safety


• Proven track record in program management and execution


• Recognized expert in process safety, loss prevention, or related field


• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CCPSC, PE, CSP)


• Strong business development and relationship management skills


• Experience working in global and cross-cultural environments


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking abilities


• Familiarity with contracts, licensing, and intellectual property considerations


• Understanding of AIChE/CCPS or similar member-driven organizations preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong commitment to the mission of CCPS and AIChE. The position is remote and open to candidates across the US, with demonstrated ability to lead across geographically distributed teams; hybrid presence in New York (approximately once per month) is required. Approximately 20% travel is expected, including international travel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage


• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and personal days


• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions


• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)


• Pre-tax commuter benefits


• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role is $180,000 to $190,000, commensurate with experience.