Sr. Specialist, Corporate R&D (Technology and Innovation)

Chemistry that Matters™

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.  Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries.  Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture.   We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

For an overview of our benefits here at SABIC, please visit: www.yoursabicbenefits.com 

Job Summary

You will be the main Innovation Portfolio Management focal person globally. The position is located in Houston, TX. This position requires advance analytical and problem-solving capabilities,  managing multi-country/global stakeholders requests, knowledge of Portfolio Management processes and tools, knowledge of Stage Gate process, and the ability of multitasking and to influence others.

How You Can Be the Impact

• Generate insights through data analysis that T&I projects are prioritized in alignment with SABICs short- and long-term goals.
• Interpret analysis / intelligence, analyze trends and prepare proposals to address implications and opportunities. Facilitate suggestions for maximization of T&I value to the business.
• Consolidate the KPIs for T&I, deliver reporting on T&I KPI performance and help identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Prepare analysis for the quarterly performance review with T&I leadership, in close collaboration with Business and T&I
• Deliver executive portfolio review reports quarterly.
• Ensure effective cascading of KPIs, goals and targets.
• Coordinate T&I projects gate reviews, enabling decision-making, aligned with the T&I gate process.
• Drive standardization and focus on process improvements and simplifications, based on acquired intelligence
• Accurately drive project data quality, and ensure information is readily available in the systems and accessible by all stakeholders.
• Provides systems (Accolade, Time Sheet, & Ideation) training as needed.
• Work with the Change Management to ensure high levels of process adherence across the affected organization.

What Matters to SABIC

• BS or greater in Finance, Engineering Mgmt, or Chemical Engineering.

• In-depth understanding and experience with budgeting, forecasting and resource management within a segment of the business.
• Experience in the Petrochemicals and or T&I / research.
• Good knowledge of finance and financial metrics.
• Extensive analysis skills & Microsoft Excel skills. 
• Expert knowledge of Stage Gate & project management process.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent Effective organization skills, presentation skills & problem solving skills.

Physical Requirements: N/A       

Eligibility Requirements

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work (e.g. Monday – Friday) during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.