Director, Project Commercialization

Job Description
Primary Responsibilites:
Manage evaluation and commercialization of new processes and deployed technologies.
Work closely with Technical Director and Director of Engineering to plan, coordinate and prepare for evaluation, deployment and/or commissioning of new processes and technologies.
Work closely with Operations, Sales, Compliance and other departments to evaluate potential processes and technologies to modify and improve current processes and operations.
Travelling to site for process evaluation, commissioning and key project handover milestones.
Developing an effective and productive working relationship with Operations, Compliance, H&
S, and Inside Sales to ensure seamless transition of projects from the engineering phase to commercial phase.
Coordinate project completion on budget and on time from commissioning to full-scale commercial, working with the following departments:
Operations - to develop and implement all necessary training and procedures
Compliance – to ensure the process meets all permit requirements
H&
S - to ensure safe operations at full scale and implementation of any risk analysis and/or safety review
Inside Sales – to establish all financial information needed for costs and pricing, changes to process codes, and any commercial consideration
Staying current on existing and emerging product and technologies.
Reporting project progress, any delays, changes in scope, or needed modification to deployed equipment and processes.
Maintaining ethical, cooperative manufacturer relationships consistent with company image and company brand in the marketplace.
Cooperating with qualified suppliers and contractors to ensure on time and on budget project delivery as well as ongoing service support.
Maintaining a professional/working image in self and work environment.
Work with Inside Sales to present the new process and/or technology, fit to customer needs and assist in successful commercialization.
Work with Legal to assist in the preparation of contracts with suppliers in the areas of commissioning, handover, process guarantees, and other areas to better position the company in the successful commercialization of processes and technology. Assist Legal in managing disputes with suppliers arising from deviations in commissioning and process.
Perform other duties as requested by manager.