Senior Project Manager

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

Dow Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure (II&I) has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Project Manager at our South Charleston, WV site!

About you:

Has responsibility and accountability for overall project results and achievement of project goals/objectives as they relate to the business opportunity. Project Management is the key role to lead the cross functional project team through all phases of the project. Has experience in all project phases including Front End Loading, Design, Procurement, Construction, and Start-up. Interfaces between multiple organizations both internally and externally. Projects requiring this level of leadership are regional in nature and are quite significant in size and/or complexity. Requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise within the job discipline or field.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Serves as the leader of the project team accountable for project results and for the implementation of and adherence to all relevant work processes.
• Develops project scope the meets the needs of the business opportunity and ensures stakeholders are aligned upon the scope through functional reviews.
• Ensures cost estimate adequately represents project scope and managing spending within the authorized budgets and spending plans.
• Works closely with business leadership to secure funding through the authorization process.
• Ensures project schedule is based upon sound data and aligned with business objectives. Monitors progress closely against baseline plans.
• Ensures EH&S plans are developed and implemented to meet EH&S goals, including construction safety.
• Ensures plans are in place to allow for smooth transition of the project to Operations and Maintenance.
• Works with department leaders to secure lead resources and once assigned ensures staffing plans are developed and monitored against plan.
• Provides effective communication and coordination between the project team and key stakeholders. Provides regular updates on scope, objectives/goals, cost, progress vs. plan and risks.
• Uses and enforces project change management program including securing DOA approvals per the process.
• Fosters a work environment with a high level of integrity and strong safety focus that embraces diversity and inclusion, innovation and sustainability, and continuous improvement and empowerment.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant.
• 10+ years of project management, engineering, manufacturing or related experience required.
• A minimum of 3 years of project leadership experience is required.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with GPM work process
• Project leadership experience >$10MM capital and/or expense projects
• Project management certification is strongly preferred.
• Operations and/or Improvement experience is preferred.
• Recommend a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)

Your Skills:

• Project Management:  Project management is the process of leading the work of a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria at a specified time. The primary challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints. This information is usually described in project documentation, created at the beginning of the development process. The primary constraints are scope, time, budget. The secondary challenge is to optimize the allocation of necessary inputs and apply them to meet pre-defined objectives.
• Business Management: Business Management is the practice of overseeing and coordinating various activities within an organization to achieve goals efficiently, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources and processes.
• Project Risk Management: Project risk management activities are applied to project management. Project risk is defined as an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on a project's objectives.
• Change Management: Change management is a collective term for all approaches to prepare, support, and help individuals, teams, and organizations in making organizational change.
• Stakeholder Management: Stakeholder management is the process of identifying, prioritizing, and engaging stakeholders throughout the product development process.
• Leadership: Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of individuals to influence and guide followers or other members of an organization.

Physical Demands:

Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
• Wear and use respirators
• Perform infrequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Infrequent work in tight or closed-in spaces
• Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Infrequent lifting of material weighing approximately up to 55 lbs

Additional Notes:

• This position does not offer relocation assistance
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 20% of the time.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.