Project Leader

2 weeks ago

Allison Park, United States PPG Industries Full time

As a Project Leader you will instill a disciplined project management ethos throughout the organization to being the champion that educates and uplifts team members. You will be the maestro conducting an orchestra of talent and innovation. Collaborating across departments, you'll foster a culture of excellence, ensuring projects reflect our commitment to sustainability, productivity gai and the protection and beautification of our world for its inhabitants and our valued customers.

Positioned within the Project Management Office (PMO) and reporting directly to the PMO Director - Corporate S&T, your role will be dynamic, filled with challenges and opportunities. As the Project Leader, your expertise, leadership, and will not just drive projects, but inspire a shared vision of success throughout the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Management: Lead and oversee the complete project lifecycle, from ideation to implementation, ensuring delivery on commitents, adherence to quality standards, and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, promoting a collaborative environment to ensure and efficient execution of project tasks.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open channels of communication with stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Resource Allocation: Ensure optimal resource allocation for projects, considering both human and material resources, to guarantee effectiveness in project delivery.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential project risks early on, devise mitigation strategies, and ensure the team is prepared to address unforeseen challenges.
  • Educate and Mentor: Play an instrumental role in team development by mentoring members, sharing best practices in project management.
  • Continuous Improvement: Evaluate project outcomes upon completion, gather feedback, and implement improvements in future projects to enhance the project management process.
  • Customer Engagement: Engage with customers, understanding their needs and feedback, and ensure projects are tailored to meet those needs while maintaining PPG's standards of innovation and quality.
  • Innovation Advocacy: Champion the importance of innovation within the organization, promoting an environment of creativity,, and receptiveness to new ideas.
  • Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all projects comply with industry regulations and organizational standards. Maintain comprehensive project documentation for reference and learning.
  • Market Collaboration: Collaborate with business development and marketing teams to build business cases, ensuring products are market-ready and address customer needs.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree is necessary, with preference given to those in Project Management, Business, or related fields.
  • 5+ years Project Leadership experience. Advanced degrees or certifications in Project Management, such as PMP, are highly advantageous.
  • Proven international project management experience in consumer goods or manufacturing industries, lead multifaceted projects from inception to successful conclusion.
  • A demonstrated track record of successfully executed global projects, underscored by tangible commercial sales results.
  • Hands-on experience or familiarity with innovation-driven environments, product development processes, and formulation settings is essential.
  • Experience in the development of business cases, showcasing the ability to align projects with broader business objectives.
  • Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with cross-border teams, emphasizing the role's requirement for a blend of technical knowledge and commercial insight.
  • A history of deep involvement with customers, reflecting an understanding of market needs, customer feedback, and the importance of customer-centric product development.


Medical, Dental, 401K, paid vacation and holidays.

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.

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