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# Assistant Director - Refinery Operations & Digital Transformation

- **Company:** Innova Solutions
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Web Platforms, Yield Optimization, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/76017164-assistant-director-refinery-operations-digital-transformation

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.