About the Global Impact Coalition:
The Global Impact Coalition (GIC) is a collaborative platform enabling the chemical industry to achieve a circular and net-zero emissions future. Incubated at the World Economic Forum, the Global Impact Coalition is led by key industry players including BASF, SABIC, Clariant, Covestro, LyondellBasell, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Sabanci, Syensqo, Siemens Energy and SUEZ. As the industry’s first ever CEO and executive-led coalition, the GIC’s members collaborate to address challenges that cannot be effectively tackled alone. The GIC provides a cross-industry platform to co-develop and scale-up new technologies and innovative business models to reduce carbon emissions and advance circularity along the value chain.
About the opportunity:
This is an extremely unique opportunity to join a vibrant senior-level community of forward-thinkers and change-makers working to advance tangible projects to bring crucial technologies to commercialization. Guided by our CEO Advisory Board and led by our Executive Committee, the Global Impact Coalition benefits from engagement at the highest levels of some of the world’s leading companies in the chemical and related sectors. This role offers access to the teams and resources needed to develop innovative solutions to advance on the chemical industry’s net zero and circular commitments.
This is a rare opportunity for a Global Project Lead to join a dynamic and rapidly growing start-up with industry backing. In this role, you will help scope and develop tangible projects among Global Impact Coalition member companies, who represent over $200 billion in combined annual revenue. You will play a pivotal role in working closely with the Global Impact Coalition and its members to identify and lead (through a series of workshops) value chain collaboration projects that could not have been achieved by any one company alone. In this position, you will have the opportunity to attend frequent in-person meetings with the companies and working group members who develop current projects towards viable business cases during “sprint” sessions. Furthermore, you will play a crucial role in shaping the Annual General Meeting, which takes place in Davos every year, with the possibility to attend the GIC CEO Advisory Board.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a chemical industry lead with 15+ years of experience in project management with large chemical companies, structuring from scratch joint venture and/or consortium business cases, and knowledge in the role of contracting, financing and funding of large joint CAPEX projects.
This position can be based out of the Global Impact Coalition office in Geneva, Switzerland, or remote (within Europe only, with frequent travels to Geneva).
Reporting lines and interactions:
You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the GIC, as well as the GIC Executive Committee.
We are looking for a candidate who not only possesses strong communication skills but is also adept at building relationships across various levels of organizations and stakeholder groups. Your ability to collaborate and align project-specific strategies with business objectives will be instrumental in driving internal and external success of the GIC. In this position, you will have the opportunity to closely collaborate with senior level executives from the coalition’s member companies and strategic partners.
Main Responsibilities:
- Proactively scope, shape, develop, and guide GIC projects to spin off (LOI/FID).
- Drive towards go/no go decisions as early as possible to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Ensure key elements for successful projects are addressed with urgency (i.e. contractual frameworks, financing, policies, etc).
Expected Capabilities:
- Ability to understand strategic priorities of GIC members and formulate new concepts/business cases that can fit with selected members.
- Ability to truly understand the chemical industry drive towards net zero, including overarching bottlenecks and opportunities (quick wins vs transformative, etc).
- Flexible and entrepreneurial mindset with a “can do” attitude, determined in driving projects towards tangible results by working with fast-paced teams in dynamic environments.
- Ability to do in-depth data analyses using advanced tools and techniques to drive sophisticated hypothesis generation.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills, including the ability to forge strategic relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Executive level presence and presentation skills with the ability to interact efficiently and confidently with senior level global corporate leaders.
- Ability to successfully navigate change, ambiguity, and uncertainty, especially in the context of a fast-evolving start-up environment.
- Ability to understand multi-stakeholder interests and align those to meaningful action to drive impact.
- Proficiency in MS Office/Excel/PowerPoint and recent digital platforms, including use of AI tools.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Proven Experience
- Demonstrated leadership in projects and diverse team settings and adaptability to evolving project landscapes.
- Proven project management and coordination skills; attention to detail; capacity to apply critical thinking, synthesize various viewpoints, effectively communicate critical messages, and consult broadly across diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in large CAPEX projects where third-party funding/financing was a key element, and a proven track record in personally initiating and then integrating these funding discussions into actual projects.
- Experience putting together JVs and consortium projects with chemical industry companies.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and how your skills align with the responsibilities. Email your application to contact@wearegic.com