Senior Manager Materials Management
McDermott
Houston, TX · Posted September 23, 2026
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About the job
We are currently exploring potential candidates for an upcoming role at McDermott. While this position is not yet open for active recruitment, we want to connect with talented individuals who may be interested in future projects with us. If you are passionate about building energy's future and want to be considered when this role becomes available, we encourage you to submit your details.
Job Overview:
The Senior Manager of Materials Management is tasked with developing departmental plans, including business, production, and organizational priorities. The role requires multi-disciplinary expertise and the ability to understand the industry to achieve financial and operational objectives. They manage multiple related teams, set organizational priorities, and allocate the appropriate resources. They must identify and resolve complex technical, operational, and organizational problems. The Senior Manager Materials Management directly impacts business results by supporting and function-specific projects, products, services, and technologies and developing policies and plans.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Lead the project’s or area’s materials management effort
Develop a material management strategy for tracking and documenting project materials
Interface with Engineering and Procurement, Expediting and Logistics to obtain a holistic approach for the material management methods and structures
Lead the MM staff on the project (including project leaders)
Oversee planning and optimization of project space and tracking methodology
Provide input on budgeting, staffing process, and resource management
Input data into resource management
Convey systems and process knowledge
Oversee project setup and MOPEX
Undertake annual performance review of assigned resources to the project
Support estimating associated with the bidding process
Ensure compliance with QHSES procedures and Champion, the Materials Management Vision, and Goals for the company
Develop Work Processes, Policies, and Procedures for the function
Preparation and review of the project-specific Materials Management Plan
Assist with the preparation of the Materials Management budget for projects by estimating and planning Materials Management Functions of proposals and bids
Assist in determining Materials Management Personnel needs for projects
Interview and hire Materials Management Personnel as required for projects within the office
Provide functional supervision and technical guidance to the team of Materials Management professionals
Establish project materials reporting tools
Monitor project for compliance by performing internal auditing for the Materials Management function
Report the status of Materials Management functions to upper management
Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures
Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures
Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams
Essential Qualifications and Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline is preferred
Over 10 years within the Energy Industry through all phases of EPCI project delivery
Extensive functional, business, industry, and leadership expertise
Ability to work as a team member as well as act as a team leader
Have broad experience with technical activities, including on and offshore operations
Maintain key competencies associated with the Materials Management function
Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken
Exceptional understanding of Materials Management Systems in the EPCI & Fabrication and Manufacturing Process
Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
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