Director, Strategic Projects

Moran Environmental Recovery • Tampa, FL

5h

About The Position

The Director, Strategic Projects leads high-priority operational and business-improvement assignments across the Environmental Division. The role is deployed where experienced leadership, cross-functional coordination, and focused execution are needed to stabilize performance, implement change, or advance strategically important initiatives. Each assignment has defined scope, decision authority, performance expectations, and transition criteria. The Director is accountable for measurable results, effective stakeholder communication, and an orderly handoff into Moran’s standard operating structure when an assignment is complete.

Assignments may involve plant, technology, integration, startup, and performance-improvement projects. Work location and travel requirements vary by assignment and may require an extended on-site presence. Regular field, plant, and customer-site visits are expected, subject to applicable safety requirements. Availability outside normal business hours may be required for operational issues or emergency response.

Requirements

• Extensive senior leadership experience in environmental, industrial, marine, or processing businesses, with a record of improving operational and financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead managers, work across functions, and take control of complex or underperforming assignments.
• Experience with plant, facility, startup, turnaround, or strategic-project execution and disciplined performance management.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and transportation requirements.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days when required by an assignment.
• Strong executive communication, commercial judgment, and change-leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate each project charter into clear priorities, decision rights, workplans, and operating rhythms; provide direct leadership where assigned; and maintain accountability for results.
• Assess business performance, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and track agreed safety, service, operational, and financial measures.
• Coordinate operating teams and corporate functions, resolve barriers quickly, and keep executive sponsors informed of progress, risks, and required decisions.
• Coach local leaders, strengthen management routines, and build the capability needed to sustain improvements after the assignment ends.
• Lead selected plant, technology, integration, startup, and performance-improvement projects requiring experienced executive oversight.
• Define completion criteria, document sustainable processes, and transfer responsibility to the appropriate operating or functional leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed