Sr. Manager, Project Delivery Business Excellence

Role Summary

Senior Manager, Project Delivery Business Excellence supports the strategic advancement and operational optimization of project delivery processes across the organization. This role contributes to implementing a clear vision aligned with enterprise objectives and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in construction management, external partner engagement, and construction safety. The Senior Manager develops a collaborative, high‑performance culture and ensures that project delivery practices are efficient, standardized, and aligned with business priorities. This position is based in New Brunswick, NJ or Beerse, Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships with key supplier partners across Engineering, Construction, Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q), Project Management, Construction Safety, and infrastructure equipment.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and refining construction strategies, standards, and guidelines.
• Promote consistent, harmonized construction practices across global projects from design through operational handover.
• Provide technical insight and guidelines related to construction execution and project delivery.
• Support multi-functional collaboration to ensure appropriate construction partners and methodologies are engaged for project needs.
• Champion continuous improvement principles and support the introduction of emerging methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• Promote a culture focused on learning, operational excellence, across projects and partner organizations.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze program dashboards to highlight achievements, gaps, and upcoming priorities.

Qualifications

• Required: 8-10 years of related experience in project delivery, construction, and/or design experience
• Required: Proven ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple regions or functions.
• Required: Strong understanding of construction management terminology, construction safety principles, project governance.
• Required: Excellent communication, relationship management, and facilitation skills.
• Required: Demonstrated experience working with external partners, contractors, or suppliers.
• Required: Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Preferred: Familiarity with enterprise-level continuous improvement methodologies.
• Preferred: Prior exposure to supplier governance or multi-functional project environments.
• Preferred: Familiarity with contracting strategies, project governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Preferred: Prior experience in enterprise-level capital project delivery environments
• Preferred: Prior experience with Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) or Alliance Delivery model projects
• Preferred: Certifications with a governing safety organization (ie. OSHA or equivalent)

Education

• Bachelor’s or equivalent university degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical field from an accredited institution required.

Skills

• Agile Decision Making
• Agility Jumps
• Analytics Insights
• Business Alignment
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Leadership
• Organizational Project Management
• Organizing
• Program Management
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Management Tools
• Project Reporting
• Statement of Work (SOW)
• Technical Credibility

Additional Requirements

• English language proficiency (oral and written) is required
• This position will require 25-35% domestic and international travel