Linde Engineering North America LLC
Associate Director - Product Execution Management
The Woodlands, TX or Tonawanda, NY, United States | req28031
What you will enjoy doing*

• You will lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Execution Managers/Leads and supporting disciplines; set clear expectations, provide performance feedback, and build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Own the execution operating model by leading an integrated, multi-discipline framework consolidating Engineering Management, Project Scheduling, Expediting, Equipment Engineering, and Construction Management
• Additionally you will oversee portfolio delivery of standardized ASU products and standard H2/CO2 plants across LEA entities and selected international projects under global workshare, ensuring consistent application of standards and best practices
• Ensure end-to-end project performance across all phases (engineering through commissioning), including governance, gate reviews, and timely escalation/decision-making
• Drive project controls outcomes by ensuring robust planning and execution to meet budget, schedule, and quality targets; partner with project controls to prepare progress reporting and executive/customer presentations
• You will champion lean execution and modularization in partnership with Global Technology; develop, implement, and sustain product execution strategies that improve productivity, predictability, and cost competitiveness
• Act as senior interface and single point of accountability for internal and external stakeholders, enabling a collaborative multirole operating rhythm across engineering, procurement, logistics, construction, and commissioning
• Lead workforce and capacity management through strategic/operational planning, proactive risk management, and corrective actions to address constraints and execution gaps
• Also you will ensure contract and regulatory compliance by promoting familiarity with contract requirements, local laws, and applicable regulations; ensure quality execution decisions align with contractual obligations
• Institutionalize lessons learned by driving capture, implementation, and integration of lessons learned into the company process and standard product playbooks

What makes you great

• You will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field (required)
• 10+ years of related execution/project management experience, ideally within target markets relating to the specific product line, with a proven record of successful delivery
• You will also have a proven success in developing and implementing strategic and financial business plans
• Experience managing execution of EPC/EPCM projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning deliverables
• Sales channel and/or sales management experience is required
• In addition you will have relevant engineering experience in industrial gas, air separation, hydrogen, and/or CO2-related technologies
• Experience implementing lean execution, standardization, and modularization concepts
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (as required)
• Work is performed in an office environment and/or plant/construction site environments

Why you will love working with us

In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

Salary Pay Range: X140, 000USD - 170, 000USD
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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

#LI-RH1You will lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Execution Managers/Leads and supporting disciplines; set clear expectations, provide performance feedback, and build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementOwn the execution operating model by leading an integrated, multi-discipline framework consolidating Engineering Management, Project Scheduling, Expediting, Equipment Engineering, and Construction ManagementAdditionally you will oversee portfolio delivery of standardized ASU products and standard H2/CO2 plants across LEA entities and selected international projects under global workshare, ensuring consistent application of standards and best practicesEnsure end-to-end project performance across all phases (engineering through commissioning), including governance, gate reviews, and timely escalation/decision-makingDrive project controls outcomes by ensuring robust planning and execution to meet budget, schedule, and quality targets; partner with project controls to prepare progress reporting and executive/customer presentationsYou will champion lean execution and modularization in partnership with Global Technology; develop, implement, and sustain product execution strategies that improve productivity, predictability, and cost competitivenessAct as senior interface and single point of accountability for internal and external stakeholders, enabling a collaborative multirole operating rhythm across engineering, procurement, logistics, construction, and commissioningLead workforce and capacity management through strategic/operational planning, proactive risk management, and corrective actions to address constraints and execution gapsAlso you will ensure contract and regulatory compliance by promoting familiarity with contract requirements, local laws, and applicable regulations; ensure quality execution decisions align with contractual obligationsInstitutionalize lessons learned by driving capture, implementation, and integration of lessons learned into the company process and standard product playbooks