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Ginger Harris

Ginger Harris

The Woodlands,TX

Summary

Business Development Project Manager with a focus on executing strategic growth initiatives and leading cross-functional teams. Expertise in problem solving and commercial acumen, thriving in dynamic environments. Demonstrated success in driving business expansion through innovative project management techniques that yield measurable results.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager, Global Sales Workshops

Weir Group
The Woodlands
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Orchestrated global sales workshops, uniting international teams around Miller Heiman sales methodology and growth objectives.
  • Cultivated cross-functional collaboration to enhance revenue and customer engagement.

Director, Business Development - South Region

Linde, Inc.
The Woodlands, TX
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Oversaw portfolio of capital projects addressing industrial gas needs via long-term supply contracts.
  • Evaluated synergies and prioritized based on customer stability, IRR, and asset capacity.
  • Managed approximately $850M in growth opportunities, securing over $500M in capex projects with returns above 10%.
  • Negotiated long-term supply agreements to maximize asset value and strengthen customer partnerships.

Business Development Lead

BP plc (British Petroleum)
Blaine
01.2022 - 04.2023

Spearheaded all facets of business development and strategic opportunity analysis.

  • Formulated refinery business plans focused on growth and margin enhancement in alignment with the 5-year corporate strategy while responding to dynamic market demands.
  • Directed a $125M CAPEX portfolio for growth, optimization, risk mitigation, and environmental and safety initiatives.
  • Devised a strategy to achieve 40% margin growth by 2026; established an Agile team focused on energy transition.
  • Assessed opportunities for emission reduction and renewable energy initiatives.

Senior Project Manager, Operations & Business Optimization

ESCO Corp. (a Weir Group Company)
Anacortes
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Led transformative operational projects.
  • Developed and managed stakeholder relationships, assessed business needs, devised solution strategies, prepared value/ROI analyses, and directed program execution.
  • Oversaw global HR and sustainability transformation initiatives; created sales/business development training programs.
  • Realized $6.4M in annual value through optimization of the manufacturing portfolio.

Manager, Refinery Economics & Planning

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (formerly Andeavor/Tesoro)
Anacortes
04.2018 - 10.2020
  • Participated on the Leadership Team, guiding strategic planning and analysis for business development, economic value, and production optimization projects.
  • Retained to enhance the movement of feedstock products at the refinery and expand strategies to West Coast operations.
  • Boosted margins by $25M in the first year through effective commercial business development.
  • Achieved $33M in annual savings through a carbon emissions reduction strategy.
  • Supported M&A integration within the Western Region.

Operations Manager, Logistics and Utilities

Shell Oil Company
Houston
05.2002 - 04.2018
  • Managed operations including gasoline blending, tank farm, feedstock, cogeneration units, and water effluent treatment systems.
  • Directed team growth, health and safety initiatives, utility-related investigations, incident response, negotiations, and community relations.
  • Oversaw logistics operations for over 65 union and staff employees; managed a budget of $27M.
  • Instituted comprehensive safety measures to reduce risks associated with volatile compound emissions.
  • Reduced payroll expenses while facilitating increased supervisory roles for plant operators through a tailored development program.

Business Opportunity Manager

Shell Oil Company
Houston
05.2002 - 04.2018
  • Championed business development for major CAPEX programs valued at up to $683M.
  • Managed project timelines, led cross-functional teams, and engaged executives in strategic planning, business case financials, phase-gate reviews, and project assurance processes.
  • Enhanced compliance for US Tier 3 Low Sulfur Gasoline, realizing savings of approximately $115M by optimizing investments across the refining base.
  • Revitalized the reliability program for the wastewater treatment plant after a decade, establishing growth strategy and asset recovery plans.

Internal Auditor | Project Economics Team Lead | Mechanical Engineer

Shell Oil Company
Houston
05.2002 - 04.2018
  • Managed refinery facilities and equipment, focusing on rotating and pressure units, as well as engineering project management.
  • Conducted audits of processes, risks, and controls to ensure compliance and operational excellence at global locations.
  • Led a team to develop ROI projections that appraised the economic viability of large-scale refinery capital initiatives.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Global Energy Executive Program

University of Houston (Cullen Collge of Business)
12-2016

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Florida
05-2002

Skills

  • Business development and operations
  • Economic analysis
  • Strategic planning and project management
  • Financial assessment
  • Account and relationship management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Risk management

Certification

• Miller Heiman Strategic Sales Training, Miller Heiman
• Finance & Accounting for Executives Program, Rice University
• True North Leadership Development Program, Harvard Business School Fellow & 1440 Multiversity
• Engineering Project Management Certificate
• Renewable Energy Technology Certificate

References

Tom Dalton, VP Commercial, Linde, Inc., Thomas.Dalton@Linde.com, 281-203-2609, Reference letter from former manager available upon request.

Timeline

Program Manager, Global Sales Workshops

Weir Group
06.2025 - 09.2025

Director, Business Development - South Region

Linde, Inc.
04.2023 - 04.2025

Business Development Lead

BP plc (British Petroleum)
01.2022 - 04.2023

Senior Project Manager, Operations & Business Optimization

ESCO Corp. (a Weir Group Company)
11.2020 - 01.2022

Manager, Refinery Economics & Planning

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (formerly Andeavor/Tesoro)
04.2018 - 10.2020

Operations Manager, Logistics and Utilities

Shell Oil Company
05.2002 - 04.2018

Business Opportunity Manager

Shell Oil Company
05.2002 - 04.2018

Internal Auditor | Project Economics Team Lead | Mechanical Engineer

Shell Oil Company
05.2002 - 04.2018

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Global Energy Executive Program

University of Houston (Cullen Collge of Business)

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Mechanical Engineering

University of South Florida
Ginger Harris
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