Vice President of Strategic Projects and PMO

Your Role Our team currently has an opening for a Vice President Business Development & Strategy Brenntag Essentials North America in either Wayne, PA or Houston, TX.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning and Execution:Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to define and execute strategic priorities, translating organizational goals into actionable plans. Support systematic prioritization and development of strategy and transformation roadmap within region. Project Management:Oversee and manage key strategic projects and initiatives (including M&A due diligence and integrations), ensuring timely progress and alignment with overall objectives.Cross-Functional Communication:Serve as a bridge between the executive and various departments, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear communication and information flow.Operational Efficiency:Streamline internal processes, resolve bottlenecks, and implement systems to improve operational efficiency and team productivity.Executive Support:Prepare materials for executive meetings, help manage the executive calendar to prioritize high-impact activities, and act as a representative in certain meetings and engagements.Assess key executive risks, flag issues proactively and pre-emptively in region and communicate these to relevant stakeholders.Information and Analysis:Conduct research, analyze data, and synthesize information to support executive decision-making.Culture and Alignment:Work to align teams around the executive's vision, upholding and nurturing the organization's culture.Your Profile Strategic Thinking:A strong grasp of business strategy, operational excellence, and organizational dynamics.Leadership:The ability to lead without direct authority, guiding projects and teams toward successful outcomes.Communication:Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey information and build relationships at various levels of the organization, including senior leadership around the globe.Strong interpersonal skills , as well as effective communication and presentation styles, including creating clear and concise power point presentations to convey a message. Problem-Solving:Expert problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex issues and identify core problems within business processes.Discretion and Trust:Strong work ethic. A high level of discretion and trustworthiness, maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information, given their close work with senior leadership and handling of confidential information.Project Management and Execution:Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring their successful completion, meeting key milestones under tight timelinesEducation Experience in or with the chemical or wholesale distribution industry, is preferred.10+ years in leadership roles, with demonstrated strong business acumen.Minimum of a BS degree. Our Offer We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.Paid parental leaveEducation assistance programEmployee assistance programVarious healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at accommodations@brenntag.com (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-Verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employee or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.Brenntag TA Team