Capital Execution and Center of Excellence Leader

Capital Execution and Center of Excellence (COE) Leader At Chemours, we’re seeking a Capital Execution and Center of Excellence (COE) Leader responsible for advancing Chemours’ capital project execution. This position will lead a central capital organization that drives best‑in‑class project management, oversees the company’s capital portfolio, and ensures the development and deployment of robust standards, tools, and talent across project controls, scheduling, capital management competency, and early‑stage engineering. The role is based at our Wilmington, DE headquarters. Responsibilities Capital Portfolio & Project Management Develop and execute strategies that align capital planning and execution with business strategy, deliver competitive advantage, and provide exceptional value to Chemours. Oversee the end‑to‑end management of Chemours’ capital portfolio, ensuring alignment with short‑term and long‑term business strategies and financial targets. Lead capital project governance and prioritization processes, ensuring timely, data‑driven decisions and clear accountability at every project phase. Foster the application of flexible project management methodologies, tailoring governance and execution approaches based on project complexity, value, and risk. Enable effective resource scaling and allocation across the capital portfolio, balancing in‑house expertise and strategic outsourcing. Center of Excellence (COE) Leadership Lead the COE team responsible for project controls, scheduling, capital management competency development, early‑engineering/front‑end loading (FEL) and contract management processes. Drive the standardization and deployment of industry best practices in engineering design, global sourcing, use of digital tools and capital project management across Chemours sites and BUs. Ensure robust project controls, cost estimating, risk management, and scheduling disciplines are consistently applied to all capital projects. Foster a culture of minimum functional essentialism, focusing on pragmatic, value‑driven solutions that support business needs; develop and maintain KPIs and benchmarking to assess and drive transformational improvement in capital project outcomes. Talent & Capability Development Develop resourcing strategy based on critical competencies in‑source and commodity services outsourced where it’s cost effective and logical. Champion talent development, mentoring, acquisition and knowledge transfer across the capital organization, supporting succession planning and career progression. Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership Serve as a change agent to embed new ways of working and continuous improvement into the capital project lifecycle. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (including BU operations, site teams, procurement and engineering), external engineering design and construction partners and global equipment suppliers to ensure alignment and buy‑in. Lead communications and engagement activities to support capital project initiatives and organizational change. Compliance & Governance Ensure adherence to legal, safety, environmental and corporate governance standards throughout the capital project lifecycle. Maintain oversight of global procurement strategies for capital projects, partnering with Procurement to optimize supplier relationships, contract terms and low‑cost country sourcing opportunities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. 15+ years of progressive leadership in industrial capital project management, with a demonstrated track record of managing large, complex capital portfolios. Expertise in project controls, scheduling and early engineering processes (FEL). Deep knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP certification preferred), capital portfolio management and industry best practices. Strong business acumen and ability to align technical initiatives with strategic objectives. Proven change leadership skills; experience driving cultural and organizational transformation. Exceptional communication, collaboration and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to manage in a dynamic, matrixed environment and oversee multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to travel to manufacturing sites as required. Preferred Qualifications Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred. Experience with international project management preferred. Benefits Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Benefits Packages 401(k) Match Employee Stock Purchase Program Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Benefits Learning and Development Opportunities Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives Company-paid Volunteer Day Compensation Pay Range (in local currency): $239,229.00 - $373,795.00 Chemours Level: 32 Annual Bonus Target: 36% Annual Stock Amount: 115,000.00 USD The pay range and incentives listed above are a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and are not a guarantee of total compensation. EEO and Equal Employment Opportunity Statements Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E‑Verify employer. Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation. Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status) is not currently available for this position. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. #J-18808-Ljbffr Teflon