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The role is accountable for delivering high-quality project definition packages and investment recommendations that enable informed decision making.\nProjects that receive approval to advance beyond FEL-1 will be formally transitioned to the Global Program Director, Project Execution, for subsequent development, detailed engineering, and execution activities.\nStrategic Project Development\nLead the development of strategic capital projects from opportunity identification through FEL-1 completion.\nTranslate business objectives into clearly defined project opportunities and development strategies.\nEstablish project vision, strategic objectives, value drivers, success criteria, and business outcomes.\nEnsure alignment between project opportunities and corporate strategy, business priorities, and operational needs.\nPrioritize opportunities based on strategic value, risk profile, feasibility, and return on investment.\nFront-End Loading (FEL) Leadership\nDirect all FEL-0 and FEL-1 activities.\nDevelop project charters, scope definitions, business cases, preliminary schedules, and cost estimates.\nFacilitate project development workshops and value-improvement reviews.\nPrepare and present stage-gate deliverables and recommendations to senior leadership.\nOption Development and Evaluation\nLead the identification, generation, and evaluation of project alternatives.\nEnsure multiple technical, operational, commercial, and strategic options are considered.\nRecommend preferred solutions supported by data-driven analysis and business justification.\nIdentify conditions under which projects should proceed, be re-scoped, delayed, or paused.\nStakeholder Management\nServe as the primary integrator and coordinator for all project stakeholders.\nBuild alignment among business leaders, operations, engineering, finance, procurement, regulatory, and external partners.\nManage stakeholder expectations and resolve competing priorities.\nFacilitate executive engagement and decision-making.\nBusiness Case Development\nLead development of comprehensive business cases supporting capital investment decisions.\nValidate economic models, financial returns, and value creation opportunities.\nPartner with Finance and business leadership to ensure alignment on investment criteria.\nPresent recommendations to governance committees and executive leadership.\nRisk and Opportunity Management\nLead project risk identification and assessment activities.\nEnsure technical, commercial, operational, environmental, regulatory, and execution risks are evaluated.\nDevelop mitigation strategies and contingency recommendations.\nDrive opportunity identification and value optimization.\nGovernance and Decision Support\nEnsure compliance with capital project governance processes and standards.\nPrepare executive decision packages and approval documentation.\nSupport investment review boards and senior leadership decision-making processes.\nProject Transition and Handover\nEnsure approved projects are fully defined and positioned for successful execution.\nDevelop comprehensive handover packages including scope, assumptions, risks, stakeholder commitments, business case documentation, and project requirements.\nFacilitate seamless transition to the Global Program Director, Project Execution.\nQualifications\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.\nExperience: 15+ years of experience in capital project development, project management, engineering, manufacturing, or strategic program leadership. Demonstrated experience leading large-scale capital projects through early-stage development and business case approval processes.\nPreferred Certifications\nPMP\nCCM\nEngineering licensure or relevant industry certifications preferred.\nKey Competencies\nLeadership: Strategic thinking, executive presence, organizational leadership, and stakeholder alignment.\nTechnical & Business Skills: Capital project development, FEL methodology, business case development, capital planning, portfolio management, financial analysis, and risk management.\nInterpersonal Skills: Negotiation, communication, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration.\nSuccess Measures\nQuality and completeness of project development deliverables.\nPercentage of projects advancing through FEL-1 decision gates.\nAlignment with strategic business objectives.\nStakeholder satisfaction and engagement effectiveness.\nAccuracy of scope, schedule, and cost development.\nEffectiveness of project handovers and value creation from approved investments.\nIn our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.\nPay Range (in local currency):\n$177,811.00 - $277,830.00Chemours Level:\n30Annual Bonus Target:\n27%Annual Stock Amount\n65,000.00 USDThe pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors consideredin extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to)responsibilities of the job, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.\nAt Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. 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