Operational Performance Tech Lead

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:  

The Operational Performance Tech Lead is a key coordination role at the intersection of manufacturing, digital, and data. Acting as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technical teams, this role drives the implementation and governance of data-driven operational performance solutions across a global industrial environment.  

The position focuses on enabling data-driven decision making by leveraging industrial data platforms, advanced analytics, and modern data architectures, while ensuring alignment with manufacturing priorities and operational excellence objectives.  

We count on you for: 

1. Program & Project Management  

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to define, prioritize, and implement manufacturing use cases leveraging the enterprise Data Lake, ensuring requirements are captured into actionable solutions 


• Manage the evolution of tools and platforms that empower data-driven decision making across operations 


• Oversee data ingestion initiatives supporting Microsoft Fabric dashboarding, ensuring data availability, quality, and scalability 


• Coordinate cross-functional teams (manufacturing, IT, data engineers, and external partners) to deliver projects effectively 

2. Use Case Governance & Business Alignment  

• Act as the central coordinator for advanced analytics and digital use cases within manufacturing and operations 


• Govern and prioritize use cases related to:   


• Advanced Analytics  


• PI System (OSIsoft PI)  


• IP21 (Aspen InfoPlus.21)  


• Ensure consistency, scalability, and reuse of solutions across sites and regions 


• Drive alignment between global digital strategy and site-level operational needs  

3. Technical Leadership & Coordination  

• Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for technical aspects of operational performance platforms 


• Coordinate L2 support activities, ensuring effective issue resolution and system reliability 


• Guide and validate architecture and technical developments, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards 


• Collaborate closely with IT and data architecture teams to maintain robust, secure, and scalable system

4. Stakeholder Management  

• Interface with manufacturing leaders, plant stakeholders, and digital teams globally 


• Translate operational challenges into data and analytics solutions 


• Communicate progress, risks, and value delivery to senior stakeholders 

Key Interfaces  

• Manufacturing / Operations / Process Engineering  


• Operational Excellence / Continuous Improvement  


• Digital & IT (Data, Cloud, Architecture)  


• Site Engineers and Analysts  


• External vendors and partners  

You will bring: 

Qualifications & Experience  

Required  

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Industrial preferred), Data Science, IT, or related field  


• At least 7 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments (chemical industry preferred)  


• Proven experience in project/program management within complex, cross-functional settings  


• Strong knowledge of:   


• Industrial data systems (PI, IP21)  


• Data platforms / data lakes  


• Data-driven performance improvement approaches  

Preferred  

• Experience with analytics and visualization tools supporting operational decision-making  


• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric / Power BI ecosystem  


• Understanding of industrial data architectures and cloud environments  


• Experience in global/matrix organizations  

Key Skills  

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities  


• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and operational challenges  


• Ability to bridge shopfloor reality and digital solutions  


• Structured problem-solving and prioritization  


• Clear communication across technical and non-technical audiences  


• Results-oriented mindset with focus on value delivery  


• Fluency in English 

You will get: 

• The Portuguese annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: € 40,500 to € 60,500.  Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualification, and internal equity and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives  


• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations 


• Training platform for all employees 


• Free language courses (24 languages available) 


• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological) 

Additional information:  

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal 


• Hybrid working model 

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.


• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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