Business Interface Manager, HSE & OE

Come Join an Inclusive Team

This senior level position reports to the Director, Business Interface Advanced Manufacturing and will be responsible for establishing and directing the global DT direction for the HSE and OE organization.

This individual will partner with global cross-functional teams to develop business segment roadmaps, short and long term project plans and identify technology trends. The position interfaces frequently with business senior leadership, and will build and maintain relationships and interface regularly with strategic suppliers at the executive level. This position conducts business in more than 6 countries or in areas/communities that have strong, unique ethnic/cultural traditions. Domestic and international travel of 5% is anticipated.

A Day in the Life

The Business Interface Manager is a senior role within the Digital Technology (DT) Organization and is the primary decision maker for the definition, development, and management of DT products within the Health, Safety, Environmental and Operational Excellence business functions. The Business Interface Manager is responsible for ensuring DT is aligned with the business by establishing the vision and strategy for DT products and services. The Business Interface Manager has a deep understanding of how related business processes and technologies work together and insures DT solutions, DT services and projects are aligned appropriately.

The Business Interface Manager is a business savvy professional who works closely with functional leaders to increase the business value from DT applications throughout their life cycle. The Business Interface Manager organizes internal and external resources (across functional lines) in order to achieve the company’s strategic objectives and develop a sustained, integrated vision for the product. The position is expected to follow technology trends to continually evolve the products and services for greater benefit to the corporation. The Business Interface Manager will work closely with key DT partners both at the strategic and tactical levels to ensure LYB’s product needs are incorporated into future releases of the solution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Portfolio Management
  
  • Establish the vision and strategy for DT products and services, ensuring alignment with business goals;
  • Support development of strategic roadmaps short- and long-term initiatives and project plans and identify technology trends and opportunities;
  • Lead the software lifecycle, from conception to retirement, ensuring applications meet business and user needs;
  • Continuously improve IT portfolio based on user feedback, business needs, and emerging technologies;
  • Assist in defining metrics needed to evaluate DT performance and propose strategies to address any identified performance gaps moving forward.
• Team Leadership
  
  • Manage and mentor a team of business analysts, ensuring their work supports the strategic direction of the products;
  • Develop and maintain a high-performing team that is aligned with business goals and delivers impactful product solutions;
  • Support the career development of business analysts by providing guidance, growth opportunities, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development;
  • Lead performance management by setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and addressing development areas to ensure continuous team growth and alignment with business goals;
  • Drive ownership of project teams to deliver engagements, including: DT requirements, business justification models, business use cases, change management and communication plans, and business and technical architectures.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
  
  • Partner with business stakeholders to ensure Digital Technology is an integrated component of asset, site, and business strategies;
  • Partner with global business partners to provide tactical and strategic technology services and solutions that align with the respective business strategy;
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams to ensure alignment on product development goals.
• Vendor and Compliance Management
  
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure product needs are met effectively.

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in information technology, engineering or related discipline preferred;
• Typically, 12+ years of relevant experience. Direct experience in digital technology or experience in manufacturing, engineering, HSE, R&D, capital projects or related domain;
• Experience in the Petrochemical Industry with strong business acumen;
• Managing multiple concurrent initiatives and significant experience in the matrix management of resources across multiple groups;
• Strong understanding and appropriate use of financial processes and techniques and proven business case development skills, including: experience with both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Competencies

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile: 
You must be an effective influencer who can challenge the status quo, replace legacy systems, and clearly communicate both the value and transition path for change. The role requires broad business management knowledge alongside strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills. Success depends on excellent collaboration and communication abilities, combined with a goal-driven and action-oriented mindset. Additionally, the manager must confidently communicate and defend DT policies and standards while demonstrating how DT services support business outcomes. Candidates will be assessed on the following LYB competencies:
 

• Build Partnerships 
• Deliver Results 
• Drive Innovation 
• Grow Capabilities 
• Promote Inclusion 

What We Offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialist on all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary package. The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to two days a week from home. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.

Interested?

Please send us your resume via the application button. 
Please feel free to contact James Smeets, Talent Acquisition Consultant at james.smeets @ lyondellbasell.com for more details. Would you like to apply? Just send us your motivation and resume via the application button. Only applications through this application button will be taken into consideration. #LI-Hybrid  #LI-JS2 

The recruitment process consists of an initial phone screening and business interviews before proceeding to a possible job offer. A background check will be part of the process as well.  

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