Project Development Director

US - DE - Wilmington (Headquarters)
Full-time
$177,811.00 - $277,830.00
Posted Nov 12, 2026

Skills

Leadership
Procurement
Project Management
Supply Chain
Communication
Negotiation
Teamwork

Job description

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

The Project Development Director partners closely with Business, Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology, HSE, Supply Chain, Finance, and external stakeholders to develop robust project solutions that maximize business value. The role is accountable for delivering high-quality project definition packages and investment recommendations that enable informed decision making.

Projects that receive approval to advance beyond FEL-1 will be formally transitioned to the Global Program Director, Project Execution, for subsequent development, detailed engineering, and execution activities.

Strategic Project Development

•Lead the development of strategic capital projects from opportunity identification through FEL-1 completion.

•Translate business objectives into clearly defined project opportunities and development strategies.

•Establish project vision, strategic objectives, value drivers, success criteria, and business outcomes.

•Ensure alignment between project opportunities and corporate strategy, business priorities, and operational needs.

•Prioritize opportunities based on strategic value, risk profile, feasibility, and return on investment.

Front-End Loading (FEL) Leadership

•Direct all FEL-0 and FEL-1 activities.

•Develop project charters, scope definitions, business cases, preliminary schedules, and cost estimates.

•Facilitate project development workshops and value-improvement reviews.

•Prepare and present stage-gate deliverables and recommendations to senior leadership.

Option Development and Evaluation

•Lead the identification, generation, and evaluation of project alternatives.

•Ensure multiple technical, operational, commercial, and strategic options are considered.

•Recommend preferred solutions supported by data-driven analysis and business justification.

•Identify conditions under which projects should proceed, be re-scoped, delayed, or paused.

Stakeholder Management

•Serve as the primary integrator and coordinator for all project stakeholders.

•Build alignment among business leaders, operations, engineering, finance, procurement, regulatory, and external partners.

•Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve competing priorities.

•Facilitate executive engagement and decision-making.

Business Case Development

•Lead development of comprehensive business cases supporting capital investment decisions.

•Validate economic models, financial returns, and value creation opportunities.

•Partner with Finance and business leadership to ensure alignment on investment criteria.

•Present recommendations to governance committees and executive leadership.

Risk and Opportunity Management

•Lead project risk identification and assessment activities.

•Ensure technical, commercial, operational, environmental, regulatory, and execution risks are evaluated.

•Develop mitigation strategies and contingency recommendations.

•Drive opportunity identification and value optimization.

Governance and Decision Support

•Ensure compliance with capital project governance processes and standards.

•Prepare executive decision packages and approval documentation.

•Support investment review boards and senior leadership decision-making processes.

Project Transition and Handover

•Ensure approved projects are fully defined and positioned for successful execution.

•Develop comprehensive handover packages including scope, assumptions, risks, stakeholder commitments, business case documentation, and project requirements.

•Facilitate seamless transition to the Global Program Director, Project Execution.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Experience: 15 years of experience in capital project development, project management, engineering, manufacturing, or strategic program leadership. Demonstrated experience leading large-scale capital projects through early-stage development and business case approval processes.

Preferred Certifications

•PMP

•CCM

•Engineering licensure or relevant industry certifications preferred.

Key Competencies

Leadership: Strategic thinking, executive presence, organizational leadership, and stakeholder alignment.

Technical & Business Skills: Capital project development, FEL methodology, business case development, capital planning, portfolio management, financial analysis, and risk management.

Interpersonal Skills: Negotiation, communication, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Success Measures

•Quality and completeness of project development deliverables.

•Percentage of projects advancing through FEL-1 decision gates.

•Alignment with strategic business objectives.

•Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement effectiveness.

•Accuracy of scope, schedule, and cost development.

•Effectiveness of project handovers and value creation from approved investments.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$177,811.00 - $277,830.00

Chemours Level:

Annual Bonus Target:

27%

Annual Stock Amount

65,000.00 USD

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say We Are Living Chemistry.