Sr. Manager, Business Improvement

About Nextdecade Corporation

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

Summary Of The Role

NextDecade is seeking a Sr. Business Improvement Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Business Improvement Management System (BEMS) and Budget Planning across the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville, Texas.

The position may require work from Houston during early job phases before transitioning to Brownsville, Texas.

The Sr. Manager will provide strategic leadership in driving organizational improvement, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, budget planning, reporting, and ensuring the effective deployment of business improvement frameworks and methodologies.

- The incumbent will report to the Senior Vice President, Operations, serving as a key member of the leadership team

- Direct reports include the Business Improvement Coordinator and potential future team members as the function grows

- The role requires extensive collaboration with senior leadership, department heads, and external stakeholders

- Success in this position requires the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive sustainable change

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and execute the organization's business improvement strategy

- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the BEMS

- Provide guidance and direction to department heads on improvement initiatives

- Drive RGLNG annual budget planning.

- Drive cultural transformation towards operational improvement

- Represent the organization in industry forums and improvement networks

- Performance Improvement:

- Design and implement performance management frameworks

- Establish organizational KPIs and monitoring systems

- Lead strategic review meetings with senior management

- Drive accountability for performance improvement

- Identify and implement best practices from industry

- Develop and monitor improvement targets

- Team Leadership:

- Manage and develop the Business Improvement team

- Set clear objectives and expectations for team members

- Provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports

- Ensure effective resource allocation for improvement initiatives

- Build team capabilities and business planning

- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment

- Management System Governance:

- Oversee the maintenance and improvement of management systems

- Ensure integration of various SAP finance, supply chain and CMMS modules

- Lead Finance and Improvement management review meetings

- Direct internal and external audit programs

- Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management

- Drive RGLNG Finance standardization with NextDecade Corp

- Change Management and Communication:

- Develop change management strategies for major initiatives

- Lead business improvement stakeholder engagement and communication

- Establish effective feedback mechanisms

- Drive organizational learning and knowledge management

- Maintain strong relationships with NextDecade Finance Team

- Budget and Resource Management:

- Develop and manage department budgets and prepare 5yr RGLNG annual budgets

- Evaluate and select improvement tools and technologies

- Prepare O&M monthly, bi-annual, and annual reports

- Track and report on benefits realization

- Justify investments in improvement initiatives

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field

- 10+ years of relevant experience in operational improvement, quality management, or similar roles - 5+ years of management experience leading teams and programs

- Strong understanding of Finance (SAP) management system standards

- Proven track record of implementing successful improvement programs

- Experience in stakeholder management and executive-level communication

- Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change

- Expert knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies

- Strong business and finance acumen and strategic thinking capabilities

- Experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, or similar process industry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field

- Advanced Leadership Capabilities:

- Strategic business planning and execution

- Change management and cultural transformation

- Team development and coaching

- Stakeholder management, investors, and NextDecade Corp

- Decision-making and problem-solving

- Financial management and budgeting

- Technical Improvement:

- Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred

- Lean Management certification

- Industry-specific certifications

- Business performance management systems

- Digital transformation experience

- Industry and Business Knowledge:

- Deep understanding of LNG industry dynamics

- Knowledge of global improvement frameworks

- Business planning process management expertise

- Change management methodologies

- Best practice benchmarking

- Industry networking and collaboration

- Technology trends and applications

Job Site Work Environment

- Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions

- Operates in a complex construction environment

- Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions

- Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions

- Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits

- Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction

- Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

- Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required

- Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations

- Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift

- The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities

- Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance

- Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

- Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods

- May be required to enter confined spaces

- May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire

NEXTDECADE VALUES

- Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us

- Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do

- Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions

- Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work

- Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders

- Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed

NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.