Project Analyst

Saint-Gobain; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Saint-Gobain North America is seeking a PMO-focused professional to drive strategic finance and shared services initiatives within the GBS organization. You will partner with leaders across North America to standardize processes, enable automation, and deliver measurable business value through disciplined project execution.

In this hybrid role based in Malvern, PA, you will guide projects from planning through implementation, manage risks, and report progress to executive stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting shared services projects.
• Experience with financial processes and data-driven decision making.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project deployments across GBS functions in North America.
• Support governance, communications, tracking progress and risks, reporting.
• Identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities using digital tools and AI.
• Assist with change management activities and adoption planning.
• Prepare project updates and governance materials for leadership.

Skills

PMO coordination

Analytical thinking

Excel & PowerPoint

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

QAD

Monday.com

Job description

As part of the North America Global Business Services (GBS) organization, the Project Management Office (PMO) drives strategic Finance and shared services initiatives that deliver business value, operational excellence, digital innovation, and sustainable change. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects while partnering with leaders across North America to improve the way business services are delivered.

Working within a collaborative, high-performing team, you will support initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, continuous improvement, and disciplined project execution. You'll help guide projects from planning through implementation, ensuring key milestones are achieved, risks are addressed, stakeholders remain informed, and measurable outcomes are realized.

No two days are the same. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities across GBS functions and business teams, supporting project governance and communications, tracking progress and risks, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and helping teams maintain momentum toward successful delivery.

What You'll Do

• Support project deployments and business improvement initiatives impacting more than 50 North American businesses across functions such as Accounting & Reporting, Purchase-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Tax, Travel & Expense, and other GBS-supported areas.
• Identify process bottlenecks, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities, helping evaluate and implement solutions that leverage digital technologies, automation, process mining, artificial intelligence, and data-driven insights.
• Contribute to enterprise transformation initiatives, including supporting the implementation, expansion, and value realization of platforms such as Celonis across Saint-Gobain North America.
• Assist with change management activities, project readiness assessments, adoption planning, risk tracking, and benefit realization efforts to help ensure successful outcomes.
• Prepare project updates, governance materials, and performance reporting for stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, user experience, compliance, and business performance.

Why Join Us

• Gain exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives across North America.
• Work on high-visibility projects that create measurable impact across multiple business functions.
• Develop experience in project management, business transformation, process improvement, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and change management.
• Join a team that embraces collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position based in Malvern, PA, with employees expected to follow local in-office attendance guidelines. Travel requirements are minimal.

Is this job for you ?

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting shared services projects and initiatives in a professional environment.
• Experience working with operational finance processes, including accounts payable, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost analysis, invoice reconciliation, and the use of financial data to support business decisions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting finance-related projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, performance reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, financial platforms, workflow tools, or project management software; experience with SAP, QAD, Monday.com, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Experience with project governance, milestone tracking, change management, and cross-functional project execution.
• Familiarity with process automation, digital transformation initiatives, reporting tools, and AI-enabled technologies, including Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience leveraging technology to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and support data-driven decision-making.

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.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected].

Benefits in joining us

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program