Project Manager Integration & PM Capital Projects

ZipRecruiter; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in construction products is seeking a Project Manager to oversee strategic projects and ensure smooth operations across the Americas. This role requires strong engineering project management skills, an educational background in engineering or business administration, and the ability to navigate complex problems. Join a company that values innovation, sustainability, and community involvement.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Year-end profit-sharing bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in engineering project management or process development.
• Proficient in project leadership and methodology.
• Ability to analyze and dissect complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Steering and managing various strategically relevant projects.
• Implementing operations projects in the Americas according to project plans.
• Ensuring smooth project coordination between local organizations.

Skills

Hands-on problem-solving

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement concepts

Lean manufacturing concepts

Education

BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

AUTOCAD

Visio

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy industries. Sika has offices in 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, Sika’s commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting customers’ needs first drives our leadership in the industries.

Responsibilities

This key position is responsible for the steering and management of various strategically relevant projects and will represent the Head of Operations Americas in the relevant steering committees. This involves implementing various operations projects in the Americas (LATAM and NA) according to project plans (in scope, budget, and timeline). It must be ensured that project coordination between the local country organizations, the Americas region, and the Sika Group runs smoothly and in joint coordination. Additionally, other strategically relevant topics, such as operational efficiency or digitalization, may be assigned to the position holder, always with the objective of ensuring that the activities and initiatives in the region and with the companies are coordinated and aligned accordingly.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• BA/BS Degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Business Administration, or Construction Management.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years in engineering project management / Process development
• Proficient in project leadership and methodology, including budgeting, cost/benefit analysis, process design and validation, and risk and change management.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Hands-on problem-solving and organizational skills. Able to analyze and dissect complex problems, identify technical and business risks, and lead teams and individuals in constructively seeking options.
• Capability to drive decisions and present proposals effectively to senior management.
• Ability to balance technical proficiencies with business perspectives. Industrial Planning and Design, including Process Optimization
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with teams and departments such as Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, Marketing, Sales, as well as suppliers.
• In-depth knowledge of continuous improvement concepts
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts
• Familiarity with commercial software for project management (examples: MS Project, Smartsheet), design, and process flow (AUTOCAD, Visio, or similar). SAP knowledge is a benefit.
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Requires 35% traveling as needed

Benefits

Building Trust, Every Day

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.