A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Assistant Director- Refinery Operations & Digital TransformationTitle: Assistant Director
Position type: Full Time -Direct Hire
Location: Remote Work (Preferred: Texas, Ohio, Louisiana, Houston, Findlay, Chicago etc)As an Assistant Director, You will:
Refinery Operations Leadership- Serve as a subject matter expert for downstream refining operations and business processes.
- Provide operational leadership across refinery unit operations and integrated refinery value chains.
- Advise clients on operational excellence, production optimization, yield improvement, energy efficiency, and margin enhancement initiatives.
- Support operational assessments, benchmarking studies, and business transformation programs.
- Drive improvements in refinery reliability, throughput, safety, and sustainability.
Digital Transformation s Technology Enablement- Lead client discussions around digital transformation strategies and roadmaps.
- Enable adoption of advanced manufacturing and digital technologies across refining operations.
- Identify opportunities to leverage data, analytics, automation, AI, cloud platforms, and industrial digital solutions to improve business performance.
- Support implementation and value realization of manufacturing and operational technology solutions, including MES and related digital platforms.
Bridge the gap between business objectives and technology capability
Client Engagement s Relationship Management- Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships with key stakeholders.
- Understand client priorities, challenges, and growth objectives to develop value-driven solutions.
- Lead business reviews, strategic workshops, and executive discussions.
- Serve as the primary escalation and governance point for strategic engagements.
Business Growth s Account Development- Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
- Contribute to account growth through strategic planning, consulting-led engagements, and digital transformation programs.
- Collaborate with delivery, consulting, and technology teams to create compelling client solutions.
- Support proposal development, solution positioning, and business development activities
Industry Leadership s Innovation- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, digital technologies, and emerging refining best practices.
- Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and client forums.
- Contribute to thought leadership, capability development, and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Leadership and Team Development- Mentor and guide consulting, account, and delivery teams.
- Foster a collaborative, client-focused, and high-performance culture.
- Support talent development, coaching, and organizational growth initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have:- Experience in downstream refining, manufacturing, or energy operations.
- Understanding of refinery business processes, operations management, supply chain, blending, logistics, and operational performance improvement.
- Proven experience in leading digital transformation programs within industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing technologies, MES platforms, advanced analytics, industrial automation, cloud technologies, AI/ML, and operational intelligence solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with executive and C-level stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred- Experience in consulting, client-facing leadership, account management, or transformation leadership roles.
- Experience leading large-scale operational and technology transformation programs.
- MBA or advanced business qualification.
Qualified candidates should
APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
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We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.
ASK ME HOW.Thank you!
Ankit SamualContact Number - 678-496-7804
Email - Ankit.Samual@innovasolutions.comPAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:Salary Range: $140k to $160K
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Provided by the client as this is a direct hire position.
