About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Purpose</b></H2> </div><div><p>The Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that support Shared Services, Finance, and operational excellence objectives. This role partners with business and IT stakeholders to successfully deliver projects, drive process improvements, support automation initiatives, and ensure measurable business value. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong relationship builder, and results-oriented leader who can effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Duties and Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Manage project scope, timelines, resources, budgets, risks, dependencies, and overall project performance.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Partner with business leaders, Shared Services teams, and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities, define requirements, and develop practical solutions to business challenges.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Drive process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, enhance customer experience, and deliver measurable business value.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Facilitate collaboration across functional teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful execution of project goals.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and recommendations to project sponsors and leadership teams.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Lead change management, testing, and implementation activities to support successful adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Identify, track, and resolve project risks and issues while driving timely and effective solutions.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support automation and digital transformation initiatives, including serving as a key liaison between Shared Services and IT teams.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develop and maintain project documentation, governance standards, reporting tools, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Contribute to the development and enhancement of project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Competencies</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong decision-making capabilities supported by data, business knowledge, and risk awareness.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs and priorities.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:20.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education and Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Bachelor's degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Prior experience in project management and leadership positions within a mid-to-large organization or organization of comparable size.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives from planning through implementation.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience in Shared Services, Finance, Operations, or a related business environment preferred. Experience supporting plant operations is a plus.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and project management tools.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to effectively manage project teams, coordinate resources across functions, and lead through influence rather than direct authority.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience leading process improvement, business transformation, automation, or continuous improvement initiatives.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Proven ability to identify, manage, and coordinate business and technology resources necessary to successfully deliver project objectives.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functional areas.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results with minimal supervision.</span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as business needs require.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div>