Sr. Manager, Business Improvement

Brownsville, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

NextDecadeis committed to providing the world access to reliable lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure low-cost and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility nearBrownsville Texas with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecades common stock is listed on theNasdaq Stock Marketunder the symbol headquartered inHouston Texas. For more information please visit.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

NextDecade is seeking a Sr. Business Improvement Manager to lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of the Business Improvement Management System (BEMS) and Budget Planning across the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville Texas. The position may require work from Houston during early job phases before transitioning to Brownsville Texas.

The Sr. Manager will provide strategic leadership in driving organizational improvement fostering a culture of continuous improvement budget planning reporting and ensuring the effective deployment of business improvement frameworks and methodologies.

The incumbent will report to the Senior Vice President Operations serving as a key member of the leadership team.

Direct reports include the Business Improvement Coordinator and potential future team members as the function grows.

The role requires extensive collaboration with senior leadership department heads and external stakeholders.

Success in this position requires the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive sustainable change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute the organizations business improvement strategy.
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the BEMS.
Provide guidance and direction to department heads on improvement initiatives.
Drive RGLNG annual budget planning.
Drive cultural transformation towards operational improvement.
Represent the organization in industry forums and improvement networks.
Performance Improvement:
Design and implement performance management frameworks.
Establish organizational KPIs and monitoring systems.
Lead strategic review meetings with senior management.
Drive accountability for performance improvement.
Identify and implement best practices from industry.
Develop and monitor improvement targets.
Team Leadership:
Manage and develop the Business Improvement team.
Set clear objectives and expectations for team members.
Provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports.
Ensure effective resource allocation for improvement initiatives.
Build team capabilities and business planning.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Management System Governance:
Oversee the maintenance and improvement of management systems.
Ensure integration of various SAP finance supply chain and CMMS modules.
Lead Finance and Improvement management review meetings.
Direct internal and external audit programs.
Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.
Drive RGLNG Finance standardization with NextDecade Corp.
Change Management and Communication:
Develop change management strategies for major initiatives.
Lead business improvement stakeholder engagement and communication.
Establish effective feedback mechanisms.
Drive organizational learning and knowledge management.
Maintain strong relationships with NextDecade Finance Team.
Budget and Resource Management:
Develop and manage department budgets and prepare 5yr RGLNG annual budgets.
Evaluate and select improvement tools and technologies.
Prepare O&M monthly bi-annual and annual reports.
Track and report on benefits realization.
Justify investments in improvement initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in finance business administration or related field.
10 years of relevant experience in operational improvement quality management or similar roles.
5 years of management experience leading teams and programs.
Strong understanding of Finance (SAP) management system standards.
Proven track record of implementing successful improvement programs.
Experience in stakeholder management and executive-level communication.
Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change.
Expert knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong business and finance acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
Experience in the oil and gas petrochemical or similar process industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in finance business administration or related field.
Advanced Leadership Capabilities:
Strategic business planning and execution
Change management and cultural transformation.
Team development and coaching
Stakeholder management investors and NextDecade Corp
Decision-making and problem-solving
Financial management and budgeting
Technical Improvement:
Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
Lean Management certification
Industry-specific certifications
Business performance management systems
Digital transformation experience
Industry and Business Knowledge:
Deep understanding of LNG industry dynamics
Knowledge of global improvement frameworks
Business planning process management expertise
Change management methodologies.
Best practice benchmarking
Industry networking and collaboration
Technology trends and applications

Job Site Work Environment

Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

Operates in a complex construction environment.

Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot cold wet humid or windy weather conditions.

Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.

Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.

Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers phones photocopiers w/scanner and fax and radios.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.

Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.

Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.

The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.

Physically able to walk stand bend stoop kneel reach twist lift push pull climb balance crouch handle and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.

Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio phone and verbal methods.

May be required to enter confined spaces.

May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process please contact Human Resources at

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

Safety We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

Integrity We do the right thing and are open ethical and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

Honesty We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

Respect We listen and respect people the environment and the communities in which we live and work.

Transparency Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people our customers and all our stakeholders.

Diversity We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths ideas and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Manager

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATIONNextDecadeis committed to providing the world access to reliable lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure low-cost and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and ...