Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
We are looking to hire a dynamic project manager to join our Connect PPG Program. As Sr Project Manager, you will be a part of the Connect PPG PMO Department and assist in Project Management related engagements. You will play a crucial role in the delivery of our Transformation Program. As a Project Manager you will be responsible for managing elements of the program that will entail working with a cross-functional team, setting, and monitoring timelines, identifying and minimizing risks, communicating and presenting progress reports and driving on-time, in full delivery of our Transformation. You will use project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements.
You will also be responsible to recognize the cultural implications of mixing skilled workers from many nations, along with the tactical steps required for teams to collaborate effectively. You will ensure that a cross-functional team with representation from all key areas and stakeholders is organized and represented to ensure collaborative understanding and for gaining the support needed for the success of the project.
Responsibilities
• Serve as a key connection to the Project Management Office (PMO) leader.
• Assist in assembling and presenting projects' status reports, determining scope
• Assist in outlining best practices for how project milestones are set and how project health is communicated.
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Support clear, concise and accurate risk and issue monitoring and management including coaching team members.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Get teams on the same page: Schedule project kickoff meetings to go over scope, deliverables, timelines, and roles
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Assist Procurement Department in Master Service Agreements and Statement of Work information.
• Assist in implementing and maturing capacity planning.
• Remain flexible in an ever-changing environment to support the PMO Department activities that arise in an ad hoc fashion.
This Job Is for You If: You are a motivated, adaptable, agile, and detail oriented individual persistent in the pursuit of quality and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in project management, or a similar field & 15 years of experience as a PM or similar
• Experience in using popular project management tools such as Smartsheets, Jira, HP ALM, Microsoft Project to build detailed plans and schedules
• PMP preferred.
• ERP implementation experience a plus
• Proven experience delivering complex and global scale projects in an international and multicultural environment, completing projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Capable of managing crises as and when they arise.
• Self-starter with a commitment to delivering high quality work in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, keen ability to prioritize, multi task and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are "One PPG" to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday - everyday.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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