Job Description

Pacific International Recruitment has been retained by global chemical manufacturing company who is seeking a Director of Capital Systems & Projects to lead enterprise-wide capital project execution and portfolio governance. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for managing a $200M annual capital portfolio and ensuring world-class project delivery across multiple manufacturing sites globally.

Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing & Process Technology , this leader will oversee a global team of project managers, development managers, and project controls professionals while driving best practices in capital allocation, stage-gate governance, and project execution.

This role offers the opportunity to shape how capital is deployed across a complex global manufacturing network while driving operational performance, cost efficiency, and long-term growth.

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead the capital investment strategy and project execution engine for a global industrial manufacturing organization. The role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and corporate strategy , with the ability to influence how hundreds of millions of dollars in capital are deployed each year.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the execution of a global capital project portfolio exceeding $200M annually, including projects typically >$2M in value.
• Manage and develop a global team of 30–40 project professionals (internal and contractor resources).
• Drive best-in-class capital project governance, including stage-gate processes, project controls, and portfolio oversight.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with strategic manufacturing objectives.
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, and technical teams to ensure assets are designed and built to meet performance, safety, and reliability standards.
• Oversee project cost forecasting, scheduling, cash flow projections, and capital planning.
• Lead gatekeeping reviews and portfolio governance with senior leadership and steering teams.
• Manage external engineering firms and EPC contractors across domestic and international projects.
• Continuously improve project management systems, processes, and capital efficiency through benchmarking and analytics.
• Drive transparency and accountability through capital portfolio metrics, forecasting, and reporting.

What We’re Looking For

• 20+ years of experience in engineering, capital projects, or operations within chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership experience managing large, globally dispersed project teams.
• Proven success leading large-scale capital project portfolios in complex manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and project execution best practices.
• Experience managing EPC firms, engineering partners, and external contractors.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment across global operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Preferred

• PMP certification
• Experience leading multi-site or global capital initiatives

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please reach out with your CV: nichole.lapp@pacific-international.com

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognised retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape. Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

PACIFIC DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

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