Director, Project Management - Open To Location

Delek US; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical benefits from day one

Calm app access

Annual incentives

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Delek US Holdings, a diversified downstream energy company, is seeking a Director of Project Management in Brentwood, TN. Lead capital projects from initiation through completion, directing planning, resourcing, and governance across corporate, midstream, and refining functions.

The role demands a strategic, results‑driven leader with extensive experience in project management, the ability to drive cost efficiency, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation, and a proven track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Four (4) or more years Management experience (Required)
• Ten (10) or more years Experience in a related field (Required)
• No Licensure or Certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate project planning, resourcing, staffing, and cost controls.
• Ensure project results meet technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost targets.
• Oversee governance, change management, and investment decisions for capital projects.
• Mentor and coach project managers; manage cross‑functional teams across corporate, midstream and refining functions.

Skills

Management experience

Project planning

Resource planning

Leadership of diverse teams

Cost management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!

WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?

We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics.

• Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day
• Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

Delek Benefits

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day onewith a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Director, Project Management
• Job Code: 20001368
• Job Family: Project/Program Management
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Function: Project/Program Management Generalist
• Job Level: Director

Job Summary

Plans, monitors and manages internal projects from initiation through completion | Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting and people management | Ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost | Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions | Responsibilities are within the Project/Program Management Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines

Education And Experience

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Four (4) or more years Management experience (Required)
• Ten (10) or more years Experience in a related field (Required)
• No Licensure or Certification Required.

Job Requirements

• Analysis
• Business Acumen
• Logistics Knowledge
• Project/Turnaround Management
• Construction Management
• Refining Operations or Logistic Knowledge
• Relationship Management
• Planning and Organizing
• Decision Making
• Managing Others
• Leading Diverse Teams

Leads the successful execution of capital projects typically ranging from $5 million to <$50 million, providing day-to-day direction and oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

• Establishes and enforces project governance, standards, and controls aligned to DPEP
• Approves project strategies, major change actions, and investment decisions
• Partners with executive leadership on capital planning, prioritization, and portfolio optimization
• Oversees staffing models, capability development, and succession planning for Project Management
• Drives consistency and continuous improvement in project delivery, risk management, and reporting
• Oversees schedules, business benefits, project feasibility, or technical reviews as deemed necessary based on assigned project portfolio
• Assigns/distributes work among project managers
• Provides mentorship and coaching to Project Managers
• Manages diverse teams
• Partners with leadership, Operations, Engineering, HSE, and Maintenance to vet resource estimates, schedules, business benefits, environmental/health/safety impacts, project feasibility, and technical readiness based on the assigned project portfolio
• Leads the Production of scopes of work, project plans, cost estimates, Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) forms, schedules, Managements of Change (MOC), and other required documentation to help with the process of project identification and evaluation
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (Refining)
• Partners with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, and HSE teams to evaluate project scope, routing, permitting requirements, schedule risk, and capital efficiency for pipeline, terminal, and infrastructure projects (Midstream)
• Leads development of project plans, cost estimates, AFEs, schedules, and third-party coordination plans in alignment with DPEP and applicable regulatory requirements (Midstream)
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory standards, including environmental permitting, right-of-way considerations, and safety requirements (Midstream)
• Coordinates with land, legal, and external stakeholders to manage third-party dependencies and execution risks throughout the project lifecycle (Midstream)
• Partners with leaders to translate business objectives, growth initiatives, and operational needs into structured capital and non‑capital project plans (Corporate)
• Leads development of project charters, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk assessments, and governance documentation to support informed investment decisions (Corporate)
• Coordinates cross‑functional stakeholders to assess business value realization, operational readiness, change impacts, and organizational adoption (CorporatE)
• Ensures projects align with enterprise standards, internal controls, and financial governance, while minimizing disruption to ongoing business operations (Corporate)

While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Change Agility (level 4 Leading)

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

Collaboration (level 4 Leading)

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

Decision Making (level 4 Leading)

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

Drive For Results (level 4 Leading)

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

Team Building (level 4 Leading)

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.