Technical Project Manager, Refineries

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.

In 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.

You will serve as a trusted delivery and domain leader, accountable for program strategy and governance, execution oversight, cross-functional alignment, and practice growth.

You 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.

Please do not apply for this position unless you meet the criteria outlined in the position overview.

• Own end-to-end delivery and governance of refinery programs, from initiation through execution and operational readiness.
• Serve as the primary client-facing leader, ensuring alignment between project objectives and refinery business, operational, safety, and margin optimization goals.
• Shape program governance structures including steering committees, risk management, decision frameworks, escalation paths, and financial oversight.
• Translate operational and business needs into structured delivery plans, balancing scope, risk, value, and feasibility.
• Manage project dependencies across multiple refinery departments including planning, scheduling, operations, safety, and tech services.
• Maintain clear communication channels and ensure consistent updates across delivery teams and alignment with program goals and cross-functional dependencies.
• Manage overall project delivery and success including integrated planning & scheduling, risk & action management, resource management, change management, and governance cadence & documentation.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of our US refining practice, focusing on capability expansion, market positioning, and solution development.
• Support business development activities including proposal creation, pursuit strategy, scoping, and solution shaping for refinery clients.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior consultants and project managers, building internal refining capability within the firm.

• 8+ years of experience in project or program management, with significant experience in Oil & Gas refining environments.
• Proven track record leading large, complex initiatives involving planning, scheduling, operations, or digital transformation or optimization.
• Strong understanding of refinery work processes, including crude and product planning, scheduling cycles, and downstream operations.
• Experience working with Planning & Scheduling, Technical Services, Operations, Maintenance, and Safety teams.
• Consulting experience with responsibility for client outcomes, delivery quality, engagement success, internal practice building, and business development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and translate complex operational concepts into structured delivery plans.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, vendors, and multi-disciplinary delivery teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field.

• Experience with refinery planning, scheduling, or optimization software platforms and digital solutions.
• Familiarity with refinery operational constraints, crude assays, product specifications, and unit interdependencies.
• Experience delivering digital or analytics-enabled refinery transformation initiatives.
• PMP, PgMP, or similar project/program management certification.
• Strong leadership presence, structured thinking, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity in complex, safety-critical operating environments.

The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000.

• Choice of medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• HSA and FSAs.
• Matching 401k.
• Discretionary performance bonus.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee assistance program.
• 11 public holidays.
• 20 days PTO.
• 7 Sick Days.
• PTO buy and sell program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Remote/hybrid work environment support.

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