IT Project Manager

PPG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking an IT Project Manager who operates as an individual contributor, delivering major IT projects with discipline and self-direction. You will mentor junior team members informally while driving projects across domains, regions, and multi-year programs, coordinating with sponsors and executives, and advancing PPG processes.

We value strong time management, collaboration, and a proven ability to influence portofolio priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of IT project management experience.
• PMP or PgMP certification preferred.
• Strong systems and process orientation.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with management at all levels, including senior executives.
• Manages medium to large IT projects independently across domains, regions, and functions; multi-year capital projects.
• Manages integrated change control and risk processes.
• Leads project teams with minimal coaching and fosters best practices.
• Mentors junior team members and shares knowledge across teams.

Skills

Lead IT projects

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management or related

Tools

PMP/PgMP Certification

Job description

An IT Project Manager is an individual contributor within their team. They are competent at managing their time, have strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, are able to deliver consistent results, and are self-directed. They do not manage other individuals; however, they are expected to informally mentor junior members within their team. They have a proven ability to lead teams or work streams. As an individual contributor, they are considered to be a member of a group or team focused on delivering business goals by following structured processes and procedures to deliver results. They share responsibility with other team members to ensure on-time product delivery, which requires a clear understanding of expectations and capabilities as well as the ability to act effectively as a team member. They effectively provide direction on complex scenarios that lead to process change. They directly influence the portfolio planning priorities and outcomes. They frequently demonstrate strong coaching skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor and direct others on global process within and outside areas of immediate expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates with all management levels including senior executives
• Works primarily with project team and project leads and project sponsors
• Interacts with all levels of stakeholders
• Accountable for vendor management
• Manages medium to large/high complexity projects independently across domains, technologies, regions, and SBUs/Functions; Projects/Programs are multi-year multiple million-dollar capital projects that may include IT and non-IT spend
• Manage a program across SBU/Function and region
• Manages integrated change control process
• Identifies and manages project risk
• Understands current industry trends and recommends application to project management best practices and to PPG Processes
• Makes recommendations for continuous improvement
• Leads project teams of various sizes and geographies with minimal coaching and manages all levels of conflict
• Establishes project management best practices for project team
• Coaches and reviews the work of others.

Qualifications

• A four year degree or higher in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years of IT or a related discipline Project Management experience – PMP or PgMP Certification is preferred
• Must have a strong systems and process orientation
• Must be comfortable working remotely and lack of face to face time with colleagues and managers
• Track record of leading IT project team and experience managing programs
• Emerging ability to influence business personnel of the reasons to adopt recommended solutions through functional and business acumen
• Must be able to work without close supervision
• Proven ability to foster the development of junior team members

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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 Twitter.

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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 [e-mail].

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

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.