Remote Information Technology Project Manager

Company: Saint-Gobain
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION"This Job Matters"What's the job? The IT Project Manager is ultimately accountable for the safe delivery of one or several Information Technology projects, with a strong focus on budget, scope, time, quality, and communication. This role leverages the project management best-practices to reach this objective in accordance with the Saint-Gobain Project Management key principles (gates, cybersecurity---) This role coordinates the activity of different stakeholders contributing to the project(s) being managed. Along with Saint-Gobain management and potential external partners the incumbent establishes the project plan, defines milestones, identifies critical paths and related risks, and presents mitigating options when necessary.The IT Project Manager drives resource related decisions, especially when it comes to securing the resources (internal and external) required for the project(s). This role drives and monitors the project execution and reports to the Project Steering Committee on an agreed on basis and is the point person to communicate on the evolution of the project.The incumbent must have a creative approach to solving process related challenges. Working within the guidelines of the Saint Gobain Principles of Conduct and Actions, the "IT Project Manager" thru the project he/ she manages drives the implementation of significant internal processes impacting the user and employee experience, and coordinates resources assigned to the project.The key abilities are:

• Mastery of the Project Management Methodology
• Understand the overall Saint-Gobain strategy and the way the project he/ she manages contributes to it
• Manage the project in coordination with the different key stakeholders: external partners, change manager, technical managers, SMEs---
• Communicate efficiently with the different levels of the Saint-Gobain organization: Project Steering Committee and potentially all levels of the organization
• For the projects involving IT a solid understanding on how IT directly influences the overall company security, employee experience, process efficiency, and business continuity REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS"Your Skills Matter"What do you bring?
  • Strong expertise in the following business areas:
  • Project Management Methodology (PMP)
  • For projects involving IT a strong awareness of the IT best practices, as well as change control (testing, acceptance---)
  • Project Management experience is required
  • 5-7+ years combined Project Management (for a project involving IT preferably delivering projects with a strong technological component in at least one of the following fields: ERP/Finance, IT Infrastructure, IT Manufacturing, SAP, HRIS Systems)
  • 5+ year experience in management of transformation projects
  • Bachelor degree is required, Master preferred
  • PMP certification strongly preferred
  • Exposure to latest technological trends as it relates to the IT digital landscape is a plus
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills required ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS"You Matter to Us"What are our perks?We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:
    • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
    • Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
    • Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
    • Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
    • Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
    • Employee Recognition Programs
    • PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
    • LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyleWHO ARE WE ?"What We Do Matters"Why work for us?At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home. LEGAL STATEMENT
      • Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Keywords: Saint-Gobain, Los Angeles , Remote Information Technology Project Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Los Angeles, California