Senior Manager, Process Control, Digitization Resource Leader

Location: Can be located at any manufacturing site in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and drive the global Process Control Roadmap.
• Support planning and coordination of DCS, PLC, and process control system upgrades across all Celanese sites.
• Support corporate strategy to achieve excellence in digital manufacturing and transformation towards Industry 4.0, including digitalization elements linked to DCS, automation, and alarm management.
• Provide strategic direction and technical guidance for control system modernization and upgrade projects.
• Lead and support a global team of Basic Process Control System (BPCS) and process control experts.
• Support control system upgrades for brownfield projects.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key process control, automation, and DCS suppliers.
• Apply expertise in major DCS and PLC platforms to evaluate and recommend optimal upgrade solutions.
• Lead the continued deployment and advancement of the company's Alarm Management program.
• Prioritize and support execution of process control-related capital investment projects.
• Partner with senior leaders, site leadership, process control teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and successful execution of the global process control strategy.
• Provide expert troubleshooting support and technical leadership to resolve critical process control challenges across manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical, or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or related process manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of DCS systems and industrial automation technologies, with the ability to evaluate and apply emerging solutions.
• Experience implementing process control systems, including application development, testing, commissioning, startup support, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of the business and operational drivers for automation and alarm management programs.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and experience supporting technology investments and deployment decisions.
• Ability to serve as both a hands-on technical expert and an effective leader of technical teams and initiatives.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership and build alignment around implementation strategies and business objectives.

Pay

The expected salary range for this Virginia position is between $130,000 and $173,000 plus bonus opportunity.