Strategic Project Manager

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Safety is our #1 priority

Competitive wages

Health benefits coverage after 30 days

401K with company matching

Generous paid time off, training andTu

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Project Manager in Norwell, MA to plan, coordinate, and report the status of projects from initiation to implementation. You will manage costs, resources, change requests, risks, scope, and issues to maximize business benefits.

You'll lead cross-functional teams, develop work plans, and work with senior leadership to drive cost improvement, revenue enhancement, and process improvements across North America. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in project management.
• Environmental Services experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead complex operational and strategic projects.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel ≈25% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement operational projects related to cost improvement, revenue enhancement, or process improvement.
• Structure and execute disposal internalization by developing work plans, gathering relevant data, and installing infrastructure in the field to support this project.
• Work with functional team leaders on the subsequent development and roll-out of action plans across North America.
• Develop project plans and ensure that the scope and approach are fully understood by all stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and communicate progress of project delivery in terms of cost, forecast, schedule, scope, and risks to senior management.
• Identify and track key project milestones and elevate issues or obstacles to ensure the timely resolution of barriers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the industry and organizational environment and its impact on objectives.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships and identify and share best practices in analyses and methodologies with peers and project team members.
• Facilitate post implementation reviews and ensure "lessons learned" are acted upon and implemented.

Skills

Team player

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Clean Harbors is looking to hire a Strategic Project Manager that will be responsible to plan, coordinate, and report the status of projects from initiation to implementation, including managing project costs, resources, change requests, risks, scope, and issues to ensure that maximum business benefits are achieved.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environments.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the company's management and senior leadership to drive and implement operational projects related to cost improvement, revenue enhancement, or process improvement.
• Structure and execute disposal internalization by developing work plans, gathering relevant data, and installing infrastructure in the field to support this project.
• Work with functional team leaders on the subsequent development and roll-out of action plans across North America.
• Develop project plans and ensure that the scope and approach are fully understood by all stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams.
• Monitor and communicate progress of project delivery in terms of cost, forecast, schedule, scope, and assessment of risks and issues to senior management and to the broader organization.
• Identify and track key project milestones and elevate issues or obstacles to ensure the timely resolution of barriers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the industry and organizational environment and its impact on objectives.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships and identify and share best practices in analyses and methodologies with peers and project team members.
• Facilitate post implementation reviews and ensure "lessons learned" are acted upon and implemented.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience
• Environmental Services experience preferred
• Demonstrated strong performance in prior roles, with increasing levels of responsibility and independence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex operational and strategic projects.
• Must be a team player who works well with technical and non-technical resources, capable of both direct and matrix management
• Distinctive problem solving and analysis skills
• Ability to take strategic direction
• Ability to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance
• Ability to work independently
• Impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate with highly technical management team
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Travel as required (approximately 25% of the time domestically and internationally)
• Able to perform general office skills
• Requires speaking and listening

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is one-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Identification: 161122

Category: Management

Posting Date: 2026-08-25

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Project Management

Locations: 42 Longwater Drive

Pay Range: $47725.0 - $153298.45 Annually