Project Development Manager

Basic Function

This position leads the Project development activities for the renewable, hydrogen ( Circular Carbon economy) and recycling of the Olefins and Polyolefins business in the middle east. This position is responsible for  the identification, appraisal and implementation of specific opportunities to support Lyondellbasell’s medium-to-long term strategy in prioritized hubs. This includes generation of the business case and value offering, direct participation (leadership) in the appropriate transaction process as well as performing various activities (described below) during the different phases of the implementation and managing of (future) partner relationships.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop a strong knowledge of the strategic renewable energy vector and hydrogen, industry structure, market trends and competitive dynamics relevant for middle east.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of sustainability practices in the region, including circular Carbon economy and recycling.
• Develop strategy for circularity and recycling for projects in GCC region. 
• Apply knowledge of markets, customers, technology, hydrogen and renewal energy growth agenda for Middle East.
• Identify, source and evaluate specific internal or external, organic or inorganic, wholly-owned or JV  opportunities for renewal energy to from a strategic, go-to-market perspective, including greenfield investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial partnerships and other special projects.
• Lead development of data-driven investment thesis, business case and evaluation criteria to establish relative attractiveness for ranking and selection as part of opportunity pipeline in hydrogen and renewal energy.
• Prepare and present documentation, reporting and approval requests to Senior Leadership to advance strategic opportunities in line with renewal energy governance model.
• Develop and nurture strategic relationships with key partner stakeholders building both trust and towards developing a shared growth vision. 
• Lead throughout the entire transaction process for opportunities approved by Senior Leadership to be pursued. This will include compilation of a feasibility study, financial model analysis support, formation and leadership of multi-disciplinary deal teams and will involve “front-line” negotiation of deal terms opposite relevant external partner stakeholders
• Support, assist and coordinate with renewal energy opportunity Managers incl. JV parties, relevant LYB functions, government authorities and other key stakeholders, as required, during the initial establishment phase until its successful commercial start-up. May also include participation in the project management of the venture during its EPC, commissioning and commercial start-up process.

Min. Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor's Degree)  - Technical Degree preferred
• Advanced degree such as an MBA preferred 
• Min. 10 years of Business Development and Leadership experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Renewal Energy  
• Recycling 
• Deal Advisory or Transaction structuring/execution 
• Financial analysis, Industry and Company research 
• Business - / Sales- Leadership 
• Willingness to travel as required
• Languages English, Arabic

Other Skills including Core Competencies & Behaviors

• Transaction Management 
• Commercial Mindset 
• Relationship Building
• Mentorship 
• Communicate effectively and succinctly with a diverse range of constituents, both written and verbally, and with all levels of an organization 
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• High degree of analytical skills 
• Demonstrates Courage 
• Business Acumen 
• Decision Quality 
• Drive for Results 
• Strategic Agility 
• Ensures Accountability 
• Collaborates
• Cultivates Innovation. 
• Customer Focus 
• Organizational Agility 
• Priority Setting 
• Effective Teamwork 

Preferred Qualifications

Competencies