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Latin American Regional Manager

AIChE

City:

Houston, Texas

Country:

USA

AIChE, founded in 1908, is a professional society of more than 60,000 chemical engineers in 110 countries. Its members work in corporations, universities, and government, using their knowledge of chemical processes to develop safe and useful products for the benefit of society. AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge, assists the professional and personal growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs and improve the quality of life. Through its varied programs, AIChE continues to be a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in such areas as advanced manufacturing, energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.

Position Summary

The Latin American Regional Manager will lead key programs supporting the mission of AIChE’s Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) in the Latin American Region, including acquisition of new corporate members, implementation of member support and retention activities, and promotion of CCPS products and services.  Oversee regional conferences, meetings and workshops of the regional membership, establish and maintain relationships with key associations, societies, and government entities.  Coordinate with other AIChE departments to identify and implement opportunities for AIChE as a whole. Travel is expected to require up to 25%, including international destinations. This role reports into the Executive Director & CEO of CCPS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an aggressive campaign to attract new CCPS member companies; identify candidates; call, visit and follow-up over time

• Understand the needs of existing members and assure that their needs are met within the scope of the CCPS bylaws, working with global and other regional staff and the CCPS Executive Director & CEO

• Along with CCPS Executive Director & CEO and CCPS Global Technical Director, represent CCPS and AIChE with government and other associations

• In conjunction with the CCPS Global Technical Director, organize technical content of CCPS regional meetings, conferences, and joint meetings and symposia with other societies

• A resource to support key technical initiatives/programs

• Execute special technical projects, as assigned

• Manage other projects, as assigned by the Executive Director & CEO

Skills

• Capacity to manage multi-pronged projects/activities; prioritize deliverables through good communication and use of processes

• Dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers by providing timely updates and being proactive; good customer service

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills

• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese

• Build and sustain relationships with all levels of employees, customers and partners; relationship management

• Proficient in negotiations (business arrangements; memoranda of understanding, contracts; licensing, etc.)

• Create good customer experiences and use data as the basis for achieving desired outcomes

• Track record for delivering results

Software Proficiency (advanced)

• MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams

• Project Management Tools

• Smartsheet a plus

• Web conferencing (e.g., WebEx, Zoom) software

Competencies

• Accountability

• Project Management

• Strategic Thinking

• Collaboration

• Communication

• Problem-Solving

Education & Experience

• BS in chemical [or mechanical] engineering required; MS preferred

• Relevant industrial or consulting experience of 15-20 years, including at least 10 years in roles with significant operational, technical, or managerial responsibility for process safety

• Certification in CCPS Process Safety Credentialing or equivalent a plus

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Location

• This position is currently remote, but will be located at our Houston office when COVID in person restrictions are lifted.

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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