{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e11cfdb3b5a13be2ce580442","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e11cfdb3b5a13be2ce580442","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e11cfdb3b5a13be2ce580442","title":"Manager SM Process Optimization","description":"Job Posting Date: Aug 4, 2026\n\nLocation:\nHouston, TX, US, 77077\n\n#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }\nJob Function: Operations\n\nCITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION\n\nCITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.\n\nAt CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.\n\nJob Summary\n\nAt CITGO, Supply & Marketing (S&M) is where strategy, performance, and innovation come together to power our business forward. We deliver a competitive advantage through the strategic sourcing of high-quality hydrocarbons and the reliable, efficient, and responsible delivery of refined petroleum products to our customers. Through advanced optimization, coordination, and partnerships, we help drive enterprise performance while upholding the highest standards of quality, integrity, and compliance.\n\nAs Manager, S&M Process Optimization, you will take on a highly visible leadership role within the S&M Business Performance and Compliance team, helping shape how work gets done across Supply & Marketing. This is an opportunity to lead a team focused on delivering measurable business value by leveraging existing CITGO technology and tools to improve efficiency, reduceg cost and risk exposure, and support revenue growth.\n\nThis role is ideal for a leader who combines a passion for delivering results with an innate curiosity for emerging technology—someone who actively seeks out innovative solutions and transforms them into practical, scalable business improvements.\n\nSuccess requires the ability to combine continuous improvement principles with strong technical acumen and hands-on problem-solving to design, build, and deploy practical, scalable solutions. Working across Supply & Marketing and IT, you will help build strong data foundations, rapidly develop analytics and automation solutions, and accelerate value realization through process optimization.\n\nIf you are energized by the opportunity to solve complex business challenges, lead meaningful change, and influence the adoption of next-generation tools and technologies, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on CITGO’s performance in an increasingly dynamic energy landscape.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.Minimum experience requirements:\n13 years with a Bachelor's degree\n11 years with a Master's degree\n\nExtensive experience driving:\nBusiness performance improvement\nProcess optimization\nAnalytics initiatives\nCompliance programs\nPreferred industry experience in Supply & Marketing and/or the energy sector.Proven leadership experience managing teams and leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary projects.Strong track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including:\nProcess mapping\nBusiness case development\nPerformance measurement and results analysis\n\nProficiency with data and analytics tools such as:\nPower BI\nAzure Synapse Analytics\nAlteryx\n\nExperience with automation technologies, including:\nRobotic Process Automation (RPA)\nMicrosoft Power Automate\nCopilot agents\n\nWorking knowledge of enterprise business systems, including:\nERP systems\nETRM systems\nCRM platforms\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decision-making.Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships across business and IT teams.Experience collaborating with IT to:\nDefine business requirements\nEvaluate and select technical solutions\nImplement technology platforms\nFamiliarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks related to supply, marketing, and trading operations preferred.Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar process improvement credentials are highly desirable.Forward-thinking and innovative mindset with the ability to:\nResearch emerging technologies\nEvaluate industry best practices\nRecommend solutions that improve business performance and operational efficiency.\nJob Duties\n\nLead and inspire a high-performing team of process optimization professionals—coaching, mentoring, and developing expertise in leveraging Power Apps, Power Platform, and existing CITGO technologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.\n\nAct as a visible change leader, championing transformation by clearly articulating vision, building buy-in, working through roadblocks and driving adoption of optimization initiatives across the organization.\n\nPartner closely with Supply & Marketing stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute initiatives that deliver measurable business value— maximizing the use of existing CITGO systems, data, and digital capabilities to enhance performance across operations and the marketplace.\n\nDrive complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring successful delivery of targeted outcomes related to efficiency, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and revenue growth.\n\nJob Duties II\n\nRapidly assess and deconstruct complex business processes, applying quantitative analysis, stakeholdeer insights and available CITGO tools and technologies to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable, sustainable improvements.Ensure integrity and compliance across all initiatives, designing solutions that align with regulatory requirements, company policies, governance standards, and approved enterprise technology frameworks.\n\nCollaborate with IT to unlock the power of data, defining requirements, enabling advanced analytics, and leveraging automation tools and other CITGO approved technologies to to develop scalable process optimization solutions.Shape the future of process optimization at CITGO by influencing long-term technology and tool adoption strategies in partnership with IT, aligning with enterprise priorities\n\nStay ahead of the curve, proactively exploring new technologies, tools, and industry developments to expand expertise and drive continuous improvement. Embrace opportunities to learn, adapt, and apply emerging capabilities that enhance operational effectiveness and support CITGO's digital transformation efforts.\n\nJob duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.\n\nHere are the incentives we offer:\n\nRemote Work options available for eligible positions\nOptions are department and/or location specific\n9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)\nAnnual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees\nPaid Vacation Time\nCompany-Paid Holidays\nCaregiver Leave\nExcellent 401(k) Match\nPension Plan\nPerformance Incentive\nCompany-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability\nMedical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options\nCompany-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees\nHealthy Rewards Program\nService Awards Program\nEducational Assistance Plan\nDependent Children Scholarships\nReimbursement for Gym Membership\nEmployee Discount Programs\nOn-site Health Clinic (select locations)\nOn-site Cafeteria (select locations)\nOn-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)\nOn-site Fitness Center (select locations)\nPLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.\n\nRequisition ID - 2012\n\nNearest Major Market: Houston","company":"Citg","rawCompany":"citg","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T14:03:27.186Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"13-1111.00","title":"Management Analysts","slug":"management-analysts"},{"code":"13-1199.00","title":"Business Operations Specialists, All Other","slug":"business-operations-specialists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"324110","title":"Petroleum Refineries","slug":"petroleum-refineries"},{"code":"424710","title":"Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals","slug":"petroleum-bulk-stations-and-terminals"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manager SM Process Optimization","description":"Job Posting Date: Aug 4, 2026\n\nLocation:\nHouston, TX, US, 77077\n\n#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }\nJob Function: Operations\n\nCITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION\n\nCITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.\n\nAt CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.\n\nJob Summary\n\nAt CITGO, Supply & Marketing (S&M) is where strategy, performance, and innovation come together to power our business forward. We deliver a competitive advantage through the strategic sourcing of high-quality hydrocarbons and the reliable, efficient, and responsible delivery of refined petroleum products to our customers. 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This is an opportunity to lead a team focused on delivering measurable business value by leveraging existing CITGO technology and tools to improve efficiency, reduceg cost and risk exposure, and support revenue growth.\n\nThis role is ideal for a leader who combines a passion for delivering results with an innate curiosity for emerging technology—someone who actively seeks out innovative solutions and transforms them into practical, scalable business improvements.\n\nSuccess requires the ability to combine continuous improvement principles with strong technical acumen and hands-on problem-solving to design, build, and deploy practical, scalable solutions. Working across Supply & Marketing and IT, you will help build strong data foundations, rapidly develop analytics and automation solutions, and accelerate value realization through process optimization.\n\nIf you are energized by the opportunity to solve complex business challenges, lead meaningful change, and influence the adoption of next-generation tools and technologies, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on CITGO’s performance in an increasingly dynamic energy landscape.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.Minimum experience requirements:\n13 years with a Bachelor's degree\n11 years with a Master's degree\n\nExtensive experience driving:\nBusiness performance improvement\nProcess optimization\nAnalytics initiatives\nCompliance programs\nPreferred industry experience in Supply & Marketing and/or the energy sector.Proven leadership experience managing teams and leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary projects.Strong track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including:\nProcess mapping\nBusiness case development\nPerformance measurement and results analysis\n\nProficiency with data and analytics tools such as:\nPower BI\nAzure Synapse Analytics\nAlteryx\n\nExperience with automation technologies, including:\nRobotic Process Automation (RPA)\nMicrosoft Power Automate\nCopilot agents\n\nWorking knowledge of enterprise business systems, including:\nERP systems\nETRM systems\nCRM platforms\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decision-making.Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships across business and IT teams.Experience collaborating with IT to:\nDefine business requirements\nEvaluate and select technical solutions\nImplement technology platforms\nFamiliarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks related to supply, marketing, and trading operations preferred.Professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar process improvement credentials are highly desirable.Forward-thinking and innovative mindset with the ability to:\nResearch emerging technologies\nEvaluate industry best practices\nRecommend solutions that improve business performance and operational efficiency.\nJob Duties\n\nLead and inspire a high-performing team of process optimization professionals—coaching, mentoring, and developing expertise in leveraging Power Apps, Power Platform, and existing CITGO technologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.\n\nAct as a visible change leader, championing transformation by clearly articulating vision, building buy-in, working through roadblocks and driving adoption of optimization initiatives across the organization.\n\nPartner closely with Supply & Marketing stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute initiatives that deliver measurable business value— maximizing the use of existing CITGO systems, data, and digital capabilities to enhance performance across operations and the marketplace.\n\nDrive complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring successful delivery of targeted outcomes related to efficiency, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and revenue growth.\n\nJob Duties II\n\nRapidly assess and deconstruct complex business processes, applying quantitative analysis, stakeholdeer insights and available CITGO tools and technologies to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable, sustainable improvements.Ensure integrity and compliance across all initiatives, designing solutions that align with regulatory requirements, company policies, governance standards, and approved enterprise technology frameworks.\n\nCollaborate with IT to unlock the power of data, defining requirements, enabling advanced analytics, and leveraging automation tools and other CITGO approved technologies to to develop scalable process optimization solutions.Shape the future of process optimization at CITGO by influencing long-term technology and tool adoption strategies in partnership with IT, aligning with enterprise priorities\n\nStay ahead of the curve, proactively exploring new technologies, tools, and industry developments to expand expertise and drive continuous improvement. Embrace opportunities to learn, adapt, and apply emerging capabilities that enhance operational effectiveness and support CITGO's digital transformation efforts.\n\nJob duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.\n\nHere are the incentives we offer:\n\nRemote Work options available for eligible positions\nOptions are department and/or location specific\n9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)\nAnnual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees\nPaid Vacation Time\nCompany-Paid Holidays\nCaregiver Leave\nExcellent 401(k) Match\nPension Plan\nPerformance Incentive\nCompany-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability\nMedical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options\nCompany-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees\nHealthy Rewards Program\nService Awards Program\nEducational Assistance Plan\nDependent Children Scholarships\nReimbursement for Gym Membership\nEmployee Discount Programs\nOn-site Health Clinic (select locations)\nOn-site Cafeteria (select locations)\nOn-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)\nOn-site Fitness Center (select locations)\nPLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.\n\nRequisition ID - 2012\n\nNearest Major Market: Houston","datePosted":"2026-08-08T14:03:27.186Z","dateModified":"2026-08-08T14:03:27.186Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Citg","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Houston","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e11cfdb3b5a13be2ce580442"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e11cfdb3b5a13be2ce580442"}}