Assistant Director - Refinery Operations & Digital Transformation - Construction & Manufacturing - A

Assistant Director – Refinery Operations & Digital Transformation - Construction & Manufacturing
Job ID: 1023002 Raleigh , North Carolina Job Type: Direct Hire Added - 08/20/26

Job Description
A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Assistant Director- Refinery Operations & Digital Transformation

Title: Assistant Director
Position type: Full Time –Direct Hire
Location: Remote Work (Preferred: Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, Houston, Findlay, Chicago etc)

As an Assistant Director, You will:

Refinery Operations Leadership

Serve as a subject matter expert for downstream refining operations and business processes.

Provide operational leadership across refinery unit operations and integrated refinery value chains.

Advise clients on operational excellence, production optimization, yield improvement, energy efficiency, and margin enhancement initiatives.

Support operational assessments, benchmarking studies, and business transformation programs.

Drive improvements in refinery reliability, throughput, safety, and sustainability.

Digital Transformation Technology Enablement

Lead client discussions around digital transformation strategies and roadmaps.

Enable adoption of advanced manufacturing and digital technologies across refining operations.

Identify opportunities to leverage data, analytics, automation, AI, cloud platforms, and industrial digital solutions to improve business performance.

Support implementation and value realization of manufacturing and operational technology solutions, including MES and related digital platforms.

Bridge the gap between business objectives and technology capability

Client Engagement Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships with key stakeholders.

Understand client priorities, challenges, and growth objectives to develop value-driven solutions.

Lead business reviews, strategic workshops, and executive discussions.

Serve as the primary escalation and governance point for strategic engagements.

Business Growth Account Development

Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.

Contribute to account growth through strategic planning, consulting-led engagements, and digital transformation programs.

Collaborate with delivery, consulting, and technology teams to create compelling client solutions.

Support proposal development, solution positioning, and business development activities

Industry Leadership Innovation

Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, digital technologies, and emerging refining best practices.

Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client forums.

Contribute to thought leadership, capability development, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Leadership and Team Development

Mentor and guide consulting, account, and delivery teams.

Foster a collaborative, client-focused, and high-performance culture.

Support talent development, coaching, and organizational growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in downstream refining, manufacturing, or energy operations.

Understanding of refinery business processes, operations management, supply chain, blending, logistics, and operational performance improvement.

Proven experience in leading digital transformation programs within industrial or manufacturing environments.

Working knowledge of manufacturing technologies, MES platforms, advanced analytics, industrial automation, cloud technologies, AI/ML, and operational intelligence solutions.

Demonstrated ability to engage with executive and C-level stakeholders.

Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred

Experience in consulting, client-facing leadership, account management, or transformation leadership roles.

Experience leading large-scale operational and technology transformation programs.

MBA or advanced business qualification.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $140k to $160K

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Provided by the client as this is a direct hire position.

About Innova Solutions: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)

Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)

One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)

One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)

Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)

One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)

AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at View email address on businessworkforce.com or View phone number on businessworkforce.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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