Senior Director, CCPS Projects – Technical Programs

🕒 October 15, 2025

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AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1908

🤝 B2B

📚 Education

🔬 Science

B2B • Education • Science

AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the chemical engineering profession. With over 60,000 members from more than 110 countries, AIChE provides a platform for professionals to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the field through various technical divisions, forums, and educational resources. The institute focuses on areas such as sustainability, process safety, and innovation to meet societal needs and enhance professional development.

📋 Description

• Lead CCPS staff and consultants in the expansion of CCPS Body of Knowledge. • Lead CCPS project execution process and oversee CCPS project execution; lead key CCPS projects • Manage project budgets, monitor project progress and address issues as they arrive. • Provide subject matter expertise on all matters relating to CCPS technical content on a global basis. • On behalf of CCPS ED, organize / lead CCPS technical steering committee meetings. • On behalf of CCPS ED, organize / lead CCPS Planning Board, manage CCPS project planning development process; coordinate project proposal creation and balloting. • Provide technical leadership in global and regional conferences, and regional meetings, as appropriate. • Lead the CCPS Business Development activities, with initial focus on strengthening CCPS position in Europe region and acquisition of members from industry segments that are not currently served by CCPS. • Become a Level 1 Process Safety Trainer and lead / support AIChE Process Safety Management training portfolio. Establish new instructor qualifications and approve and evaluate new and existing CCPS instructors worldwide. • Be a senior level participant in the CCPS membership recruitment and deeper engagement member service activities. • Lead / oversee efforts for intellectual property protection including copyright and branding issues related to the CCPS logo and CCPS Products. • Provide technical leadership and supervision to CCPS Staff and consultants reporting to the position. • Provide technical leadership on updating and maintenance of CCPS Technical Tools. • Solicits grants from appropriate sources; organizes grant projects and tracks required grantor documentation. • Along with CCPS Executive Director, represent CCPS and AIChE globally with government organizations, other associations, and the press as part of CCPS’ Responsible Collaboration outreach. • Oversee a large body of CCPS staff consultants and technical staff personnel supporting / managing CCPS project activities, will oversee Lead Subject Matter Experts and Technical Lead, including Engineering Specialists / project managers, as well as facilitate roles that are focused on developing technical content. The role will also provide mentoring and guidance to other CCPS staff.

🎯 Requirements

• BS / MS / PHD in chemical engineering or related discipline required. MBA or equivalent experience desirable. • Relevant industrial or consulting experience of 25 years or more, including demonstrated expertise in the technical, management, and regulatory aspects of process safety. • Strong project execution and program management experience • International work experience desirable • Recognized expert in process safety, loss prevention or related field. • CCPS Certified (CCPSC) Process Safety Professional, Professional Engineering (PE), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other appropriate certification. • Knowledge and experience with contracts, licensing agreements and intellectual property protection. • Negotiating skills (business arrangements; project contracts; licensing, etc.) • Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills. • Experience in building and sustaining customer relationships on a global basis. • Good understanding of AIChE and CCPS, as well as the workings of their volunteer structures, or prior experience working within a similar environment. • Strong oral and written communication. Cultural sensitivity required. • Advanced knowledge and proficiency of computer tools, including experience with MS Access, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and web productivity tools.

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus opportunity • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Account • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match: AIChE 100% of the first 6% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan • Paid Vacation and Sick Days • Holiday pay • Educational Assistance • Company Paid Life Insurance • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance • Various Employee Perks and Discounts