{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e6e2511f01ca9eebbf94207c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6e2511f01ca9eebbf94207c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e6e2511f01ca9eebbf94207c","title":"Technical Project Manager, Refineries","description":"About the Role We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead, govern, and coordinate complex multi-workstream initiatives for clients in the Oil & Gas refining sector. This role is focused on refinery-based programs spanning planning, scheduling, operations, safety, and downstream optimization, requiring deep understanding of refinery work processes, operational constraints, organizational roles, and the end-to-end project lifecycle.\r\nIn addition to program delivery, this role carries a strategic responsibility to support the growth and expansion of BIP US refining practice, collaborating with leadership to strengthen client relationships, identify new opportunities and help shape service offerings.\r\nYou will serve as a trusted delivery and domain leader, accountable for program strategy and governance, execution oversight, cross-functional alignment, and practice growth.\r\nYou must have valid US work authorization and must physically reside in the Houston, Texas or Chicago, Illinois (within a practical commuting distance). We are unable to support relocation costs.\r\nPlease do not apply for this position unless you meet the criteria outlined in the position overview.\r\nKey Responsibilities Own end-to-end delivery and governance of refinery programs, from initiation through execution and operational readiness.\r\nServe as the primary client-facing leader, ensuring alignment between project objectives and refinery business, operational, safety, and margin optimization goals.\r\nShape program governance structures including steering committees, risk management, decision frameworks, escalation paths, and financial oversight.\r\nTranslate operational and business needs into structured delivery plans, balancing scope, risk, value, and feasibility.\r\nManage project dependencies across multiple refinery departments including planning, scheduling, operations, safety, and tech services.\r\nMaintain clear communication channels and ensure consistent updates across delivery teams and alignment with program goals and cross-functional dependencies.\r\nManage overall project delivery and success including integrated planning & scheduling, risk & action management, resource management, change management, and governance cadence & documentation.\r\nContribute to the strategic growth of our US refining practice, focusing on capability expansion, market positioning, and solution development.\r\nSupport business development activities including proposal creation, pursuit strategy, scoping, and solution shaping for refinery clients.\r\nMentor, coach, and develop junior consultants and project managers, building internal refining capability within the firm.\r\nQualifications 8+ years of experience in project or program management, with significant experience in Oil & Gas refining environments.\r\nProven track record leading large, complex initiatives involving planning, scheduling, operations, or digital transformation or optimization.\r\nStrong understanding of refinery work processes, including crude and product planning, scheduling cycles, and downstream operations.\r\nExperience working with Planning & Scheduling, Technical Services, Operations, Maintenance, and Safety teams.\r\nConsulting experience with responsibility for client outcomes, delivery quality, engagement success, internal practice building, and business development.\r\nAbility to communicate effectively with senior leadership and translate complex operational concepts into structured delivery plans.\r\nExperience managing budgets, forecasts, vendors, and multi-disciplinary delivery teams.\r\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field.\r\nPreferred Attributes Experience with refinery planning, scheduling, or optimization software platforms and digital solutions.\r\nFamiliarity with refinery operational constraints, crude assays, product specifications, and unit interdependencies.\r\nExperience delivering digital or analytics-enabled refinery transformation initiatives.\r\nPMP, PgMP, or similar project/program management certification.\r\nStrong leadership presence, structured thinking, and executive communication skills.\r\nAbility to manage ambiguity in complex, safety-critical operating environments.\r\nThe base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000.\r\nChoice of medical, dental, vision insurance.\r\nVoluntary benefits.\r\nShort- and long-term disability.\r\nHSA and FSAs.\r\nMatching 401k.\r\nDiscretionary performance bonus.\r\nEmployee referral bonus.\r\nEmployee assistance program.\r\n11 public holidays.\r\n20 days PTO.\r\n7 Sick Days.\r\nPTO buy and sell program.\r\nPaid parental leave.\r\nRemote/hybrid work environment support.\r\nFor more information about BIP US, visit https://www.bip-group.com/en-us/ .\r\nBIP US Consulting policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.\r\nBIP US provides a reasonable range of compensation for our roles. 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This role is focused on refinery-based programs spanning planning, scheduling, operations, safety, and downstream optimization, requiring deep understanding of refinery work processes, operational constraints, organizational roles, and the end-to-end project lifecycle.\r\nIn addition to program delivery, this role carries a strategic responsibility to support the growth and expansion of BIP US refining practice, collaborating with leadership to strengthen client relationships, identify new opportunities and help shape service offerings.\r\nYou will serve as a trusted delivery and domain leader, accountable for program strategy and governance, execution oversight, cross-functional alignment, and practice growth.\r\nYou must have valid US work authorization and must physically reside in the Houston, Texas or Chicago, Illinois (within a practical commuting distance). We are unable to support relocation costs.\r\nPlease do not apply for this position unless you meet the criteria outlined in the position overview.\r\nKey Responsibilities Own end-to-end delivery and governance of refinery programs, from initiation through execution and operational readiness.\r\nServe as the primary client-facing leader, ensuring alignment between project objectives and refinery business, operational, safety, and margin optimization goals.\r\nShape program governance structures including steering committees, risk management, decision frameworks, escalation paths, and financial oversight.\r\nTranslate operational and business needs into structured delivery plans, balancing scope, risk, value, and feasibility.\r\nManage project dependencies across multiple refinery departments including planning, scheduling, operations, safety, and tech services.\r\nMaintain clear communication channels and ensure consistent updates across delivery teams and alignment with program goals and cross-functional dependencies.\r\nManage overall project delivery and success including integrated planning & scheduling, risk & action management, resource management, change management, and governance cadence & documentation.\r\nContribute to the strategic growth of our US refining practice, focusing on capability expansion, market positioning, and solution development.\r\nSupport business development activities including proposal creation, pursuit strategy, scoping, and solution shaping for refinery clients.\r\nMentor, coach, and develop junior consultants and project managers, building internal refining capability within the firm.\r\nQualifications 8+ years of experience in project or program management, with significant experience in Oil & Gas refining environments.\r\nProven track record leading large, complex initiatives involving planning, scheduling, operations, or digital transformation or optimization.\r\nStrong understanding of refinery work processes, including crude and product planning, scheduling cycles, and downstream operations.\r\nExperience working with Planning & Scheduling, Technical Services, Operations, Maintenance, and Safety teams.\r\nConsulting experience with responsibility for client outcomes, delivery quality, engagement success, internal practice building, and business development.\r\nAbility to communicate effectively with senior leadership and translate complex operational concepts into structured delivery plans.\r\nExperience managing budgets, forecasts, vendors, and multi-disciplinary delivery teams.\r\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field.\r\nPreferred Attributes Experience with refinery planning, scheduling, or optimization software platforms and digital solutions.\r\nFamiliarity with refinery operational constraints, crude assays, product specifications, and unit interdependencies.\r\nExperience delivering digital or analytics-enabled refinery transformation initiatives.\r\nPMP, PgMP, or similar project/program management certification.\r\nStrong leadership presence, structured thinking, and executive communication skills.\r\nAbility to manage ambiguity in complex, safety-critical operating environments.\r\nThe base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000.\r\nChoice of medical, dental, vision insurance.\r\nVoluntary benefits.\r\nShort- and long-term disability.\r\nHSA and FSAs.\r\nMatching 401k.\r\nDiscretionary performance bonus.\r\nEmployee referral bonus.\r\nEmployee assistance program.\r\n11 public holidays.\r\n20 days PTO.\r\n7 Sick Days.\r\nPTO buy and sell program.\r\nPaid parental leave.\r\nRemote/hybrid work environment support.\r\nFor more information about BIP US, visit https://www.bip-group.com/en-us/ .\r\nBIP US Consulting policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.\r\nBIP US provides a reasonable range of compensation for our roles. 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