Sr. Global Project Manager

The Senior Global Project Manager is responsible for leading large, complex and high-value projects across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with business strategy and delivering results safely, on time, within scope, and on budget. This role drives cross-functional collaboration, manages stakeholders at all organizational levels, and establishes best-in-class project delivery across the company. The Senior Global Project Manager participates and/or manages all phases of the project from conceptualization and investigation through implementation and completion. He/She will also provide leadership and guidance for teams tasked with successfully delivering projects within Cabot. Projects can be multi-site or global. This role is also accountable for driving execution excellence, optimizing cost and schedule performance, and positioning the organization to compete effectively. Job Requirements (Principal Responsibilities) Defines project(s) goals and deliverables in alignment with business objectives. Organizes resources, sets priorities and timeframe for deliverables. Identifies risks and obstacles and establishes actions to minimize and mitigate risks. Work with the project teams to develop the project scope that satisfies the agreed objectives. Execute projects following global project governance, standards, and tools. Leads across organizational boundaries. Collaborates with other functions as needed for total project success. Manages and leverages cross-functional relationships. Develops and monitors project(s) budget and schedules, forecast completion, and identifies and resolves threats to on-time project completion. Applies intensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices in areas of assignment and related fields. Shares learnings across the organization. Provides input, feedback on team members' performance. Conducts negotiations and oversees outside contractors assigned to work on the project(s). Ensures capital project is compliant with local, state and federal regulations, codes and standards. Requires regular travel and/or possible relocation to provide site supervision in a construction environment. Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001 technical specification, as applicable to the site/region. Oversee contractor and vendor performance, including commercial and contractual aspect. Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, procurement, operations, and external partner. Champion initiatives that enhance organizational competitiveness, speed to market, and cost efficiency. Drive cost competitiveness through disciplined project controls, value engineering, and efficient resource allocation. Act as a strategic partner to leadership, advising on project prioritization, execution risks, and investment decisions. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors) Expert technical knowledge in engineering discipline(s). Expert project manager with ability to leverage resources, motivate and lead others. Expert knowledge and experience of the installation of manufacturing systems, processes and equipment. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Ability to formulate and present ideas in a convincing and persuasive manner; give technical advice. Ability to motivate and influence others to action. Promoter of Safety and Environmental Awareness. Education/Experience BS in Engineering in related discipline with 10+ years of related experience. Graduate degree preferred. Experience in project execution and project management with a strong background as a project engineer consisting of high level projects with full accountability. PMP certification or a professional engineering license (or foreign equivalent) is strongly preferred. Proven success in delivering projects in competitive, cost-sensitive environments. International and/or Regional project execution experience is strongly preferred. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/RC14001 Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees' and applicants' disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law. Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position. Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks: Cabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required. Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay: This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. 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