Capital Project Manager - Automation

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future. We develop high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. We place high priority on diversity, equity, and inclusion and are addressing global challenges such as ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society.

About the role

The Capital Project Manager leads a portfolio of capital projects across LyondellBasell's Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS) manufacturing sites. Projects support safety, reliability, capacity, manufacturing improvement, and automation objectives. A significant portion of the portfolio consists of material handling and logistics automation projects including material receiving, packaging, palletizing, warehousing, and related manufacturing systems. These projects improve safety, ergonomics, productivity, and fixed-cost performance.

The successful candidate will manage projects from concept through startup, coordinating internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions. The preferred candidate will be based within reasonable proximity to one of our APS sites in the United States or Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of capital projects across APS manufacturing sites, leading projects from concept development and funding approval through execution, startup, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project scopes, estimates, schedules, budgets, risks, and execution plans.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with site teams to develop and implement automation solutions that support operational and business needs.
• Coordinate operations, IT/OT, engineering partners, suppliers, contractors, and system integrators through design, commissioning, startup, and transition to site ownership.
• Lead project reviews, startup readiness activities, and stakeholder communications throughout project execution.

This position requires approximately 25% travel to APS manufacturing sites and supplier locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or capital project execution.
• Experience managing multiple capital projects simultaneously in an active manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing material handling, warehousing, packaging, logistics, or other manufacturing automation projects.
• PMP certification preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of phased-gate project execution methodologies.
• Working knowledge of project controls, including estimating, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and cost control.
• Experience managing equipment procurement, contractors, and construction activities.
• Familiarity with MOC processes, engineering standards, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing automation technologies and system integration approaches.
• Understanding of warehouse and material handling automation systems, including WMS/WES/WCS interfaces, material flow logic, inventory transactions, and equipment handoffs.

Competencies: Build Partnerships, Deliver Results, Drive Innovation, Grow Capabilities, Promote Inclusion, Motivational Fit, Technical Skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit increases and short-term incentive (STI) percentage.
• Dental and vision insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) Plan with a 6% company match.
• Retirement (Pension) Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life, AD&D, and LTD Insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Vacation and holidays.
• Educational Assistance.