Connect PPG Project Manager, Data & Cutover

We are looking to hire a dynamic project manager to join our Connect PPG Program.  As a 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 for recognizing 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 to gain the support needed for the success of the project.   

You will have extensive contact within key functional areas of our program including People Readiness, Business Process, Deployment, Infrastructure, and business support teams. This will require strong communication, prioritization, and coordination skills.  Join us and take your experience to the next level by participating in our biggest transformation project ever in the implementation of a global S/4 HANA platform system for PPG Industries.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a key connection to the Project Management Office (PMO) leader. 
• Assist in assembling and presenting projects’ status reports. 
• Determine and define scope and objectives.
• 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.
• PM role to coordinate all data activities for connect PPG program
• PM role to coordinate all cutover activities i.e. cutover strategy, cutover plan for SAP S/4 HANA, with integration with ecosystem, between program team, business stakeholders and IT frontend team.
• This role maintains holistic visibility on status of development activities and set-up for testing events and go-live.
• Manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Assist the 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate leadership, drive results, solve problems, and possess interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build detailed project plans and schedules.
• 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.
• Solid knowledge of Master data, system integration and Infrastructure readiness within SAP S4 implementation

Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in project management, or a similar field.
• A minimum of 12 years’ experience as a project manager, or a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of project management strategies, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience in using popular project management tools such as Smartsheets, Jira, HP ALM, Microsoft Project.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• ERP implementation experience a plus
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Proven experience delivering complex and global scale projects in an international and multicultural environment.

About us: 

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 X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

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.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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