Director, Strategic Projects & Capital Investments

Overview Who We Are: Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company serving the maritime, logistics and energy industries with scale in 36 nations and island territories. Our Purpose is to bravely advance what’s possible to elevate people and planet, guided by our values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive. With more than $3 billion in annual revenue, our solutions provide integrated supply chains with a commitment to safety and reliability in our ocean and land transportation services and facilities. We set high standards, operate with discipline, and continuously improve how we work. Performance, operational excellence and innovation drive how we compete, grow and deliver to our customers and partners. Work Arrangement: Hybrid What You'll Do: The Director, Strategic Projects & Capital Investments is responsible for leading investment planning, capital investment analysis, Capex/CER business case development, validation and approval support, financial scenario and investment-return modeling, strategic project inputs, modeling and implementation support, Capex reporting for leadership reviews, QBRs, and other ad hoc modeling and reporting. This role partners closely with business leaders, strategy, operations, finance, accounting, procurement, technology, and enterprise stakeholders to evaluate strategic project opportunities, strengthen investment governance, improve visibility to capital commitments and returns, and support disciplined resource and capital allocation decisions. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Lead Capex/CER business case development and approval support for strategic projects and capital investment opportunities. Lead annual and multi-year capital investment planning, including capital demand intake, funding envelope development, phasing, and alignment of the capital plan to the strategic and operating plan. Develop and maintain IRR, NPV, payback, sensitivity, and investment-return models to evaluate project economics, assumptions, risks, and expected benefits. Independently validate business cases submitted by the business, stress-testing assumptions, benefit quantification, cost estimates, and downside scenarios, and providing a documented recommendation to approvers. Own Strategic Projects System inputs, data quality, workflow coordination, implementation support, and reporting discipline for approved initiatives. Prepare Capex reporting, executive summaries, dashboards, and materials for leadership reviews, QBRs, governance forums, and investment decision meetings. Partner cross-functionally with strategy, operations, finance, accounting, procurement, technology, and business leaders to align business opportunities and capital plans with enterprise priorities and project execution needs. Monitor approved projects against business case assumptions, budget, timing, benefits, risks, and key milestones; identify variances and escalation needs. Lead post-implementation reviews of completed investments, comparing actual returns to business case commitments and feeding lessons learned back into modeling standards and future approvals. Build financial scenario models at the portfolio and enterprise level to test capital affordability, funding and cash flow impacts, sequencing tradeoffs, and sensitivity to demand, rate, cost assumptions and profitability impacts. Support portfolio visibility, prioritization discussions, funding requests, resource tradeoffs, and investment governance routines. Drive continuous improvement in capital planning processes, project approval documentation, investment analysis standards, reporting consistency, and decision support tools. Qualifications Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, capital planning, strategic projects, investment analysis, business case development, operational finance, accounting, or related financial leadership roles required. Experience developing Capex/CER business cases, supporting approval processes, building IRR, NPV, payback, sensitivity, scenario, and return models, validating business cases prepared by others, and preparing executive-level Capex reporting required. Experience with project portfolio reporting, strategic project systems, implementation support, and cross-functional partnership in a complex, multi-entity, logistics, transportation, maritime, energy, government contracting, or corporate environment preferred. People leadership or matrix leadership experience preferred. Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required. MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA, or related advanced degree or certification preferred. Equivalent combination of education, certification, and relevant experience may be considered where appropriate. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in capital investment analysis, Capex/CER business case development, IRR, NPV, payback, sensitivity analysis, investment-return modeling, scenario modeling, financial modeling, project portfolio reporting, Capex reporting, executive presentation development, and strategic project decision support. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and collaboration tools required. Experience with ERP systems, enterprise planning tools, Strategic Projects Systems, business intelligence platforms, dashboarding tools, data visualization, financial reporting systems, and workflow automation preferred. Competencies: Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven planning and reporting environment with competing priorities, recurring forecast cycles, budget timelines, leadership reviews, and high-visibility business deliverables. Must maintain confidentiality, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial and business performance information. Capital Investment Acumen: Understands Capex planning, CER/business case requirements, investment economics, project assumptions, funding needs, capital allocation, and the connection between financial returns and strategic priorities. Analytical Thinking: Interprets complex financial, operational, and project data; evaluates IRR, NPV, payback, sensitivity scenarios, risks, and benefits; and develops insight-based recommendations. Investment Governance: Establishes clear business case, approval support, system input, reporting, and performance review routines with strong standards for accuracy and accountability. Business Partnership: Builds trusted relationships with operations, finance, accounting, procurement, technology, and business leaders to align capital plans with project execution and enterprise priorities. Decision Quality: Uses sound judgment, data, assumptions, risks, benefits, and stakeholder input to support practical and defensible investment decisions. Executive Communication: Communicates capital performance, project status, investment risks, opportunities, and recommendations clearly to senior leaders and non-financial stakeholders. Continuous Improvement: Improves capital planning processes, Strategic Projects System inputs, project reporting tools, data quality, and analytical capabilities to increase efficiency and business value. Leadership: Prioritizes work, develops capability, manages stakeholder expectations, and creates a culture of accountability, insight, governance, and service orientation. Working Conditions: Normal office or hybrid work environment with extended computer use. May require availability during critical booking and documentation cutoffs, vessel operating windows, network disruptions, system incidents, or customer escalations, consistent with company policy and business needs. What We Offer? We inspire top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive package that supports the diverse needs of our people—on land, at sea, in offices, and remotely. Our Total Rewards include: Competitive pay with recognition programs Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and paid vacation and holidays Leave and family support: parental leave and sick leave Learning and growth: access to training and development for continuous skill development Well-being resources: Employee Assistance Program, wellness program, and gym membership discounts At Crowley, we invest in you—your success, your health, and your future. #LI-Hybrid