Sr. Manager, Legal and PA Strategy and Operations

You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel.” Our commitment to foster a culture of belonging ensures that regardless of your background or experience, your voice is valued and heard, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!”

We value work‑life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally.

Chevron Phillips Chemical is seeking a Senior Manager, Legal and Public Affairs Strategy and Operations to join our team in The Woodlands, TX.

• Partner with the L&PA LT to help shape and execute annual objectives ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and effective deployment of departmental administrative, vendor, and technology resources.
• Validate, refine, and implement the department’s strategic roadmap, translating strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, defined milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Act as change leader to ensure successful implementation and adoption of efficient tools, processes, and operating models across the department.
• Lead L&PA operational and innovative transformation initiatives, including the identification, implementation, and optimization of technology solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, workflow effectiveness, and long‑term sustainability.
• Establish, monitor and communicate department‑wide KPIs and performance dashboards to measure cost, efficiency, and service delivery effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary liaison between L&PA and key supporting enterprise functions, including Finance and Information Technology, translating business priorities into actionable operational plans and supporting enterprise‑aligned execution.
• Oversee innovation, governance, and administration of department‑level systems, including recordkeeping, legal matter management, and knowledge management platforms, with a focus on operational discipline and continuous improvement.
• Execute and continuously improve financial and budget reporting capabilities by using data analytics and trend analysis to improve visibility, consistency, and decision‑making across the department.
• Provide leadership and oversight for vendor management operations, including vendor engagement, onboarding, e‑billing platform optimization, contract compliance issue resolution, and invoice and billing processes.
• Direct and develop key operational resources supporting the department, including the Technology & Innovation Specialist and Vendor Specialist, while helping optimize broader administrative support capabilities across L&PA.
• Champion, evolve, and innovate an Administrative Assistant Center of Excellence to improve service delivery, employee experience, role clarity, and consistency in execution across administrative support functions.
• Anticipate and respond to evolving business needs by identifying operational improvement opportunities and leading targeted action plans across administrative, vendor, and technology functions.
• Support effective leadership team governance by helping to facilitate meetings, shape agendas, and develop decision‑ready materials that promote transparency, efficiency, and alignment.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise procurement, internal control, and delegation of authority requirements by embedding…