Project Manager

Brenntag; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Professional development

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join the Project Management Office and lead IT and cross-functional projects on scope, schedule, and budget.

You will coordinate internal teams, business stakeholders, and external partners, applying PMO standards and ensuring transparent governance across the portfolio.

The role emphasizes disciplined delivery, risk management, and continuous improvement of PMO practices within the Americas IT organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience, including IT and cross-functional projects.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong command of PM methodologies (Waterfall and/or Agile) and tools.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource plans with stakeholders.
• Lead projects through full lifecycle, managing execution, dependencies, and milestones.
• Apply PMO standards, governance, and reporting; maintain project documentation.
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues; escalate as needed.
• Manage project budgets, spend, and internal/ external resources.
• Engage sponsors, IT teams, and third parties; align expectations and communications.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budget management

PM methodologies

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

The Project Manager is a core member of Brenntag North America’s Project Management Office, established as part of the effort to internalize and professionalize project delivery within the Americas IT organization. The Project Manager plans, leads, and delivers IT and cross-functional projects on scope, on schedule, and on budget — coordinating internal teams, business stakeholders, and external partners. This role brings consistent project management discipline, governance, and transparency to the IT portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Project planning: define project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource plans in partnership with business and IT stakeholders.
• Execution & delivery: lead projects through the full lifecycle, managing day-to-day execution, dependencies, and milestones to deliver on time and within budget.
• Governance & reporting: apply consistent PMO standards, methodologies, and tooling; maintain project documentation and provide clear, regular status reporting to leadership.
• Risk & issue management: proactively identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues; elevate appropriately and drive resolution.
• Budget & resource management: manage project budgets, track spend, and coordinate internal and external (vendor/contractor) resources.
• Stakeholder management: engage and align business sponsors, IT teams, and third parties; manage expectations and communications throughout delivery.
• Change & deployment: coordinate with the Change Advisory Board (CAB) and delivery teams to ensure controlled, low-disruption implementation.
• Continuous improvement: contribute to maturing PMO practices, templates, and standards as the function is internalized.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience, including leading IT and/or cross-functional projects end to end.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong command of project management methodologies (Waterfall and/or Agile) and tools.
• Experience managing project budgets, resources, and vendor relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience delivering ERP (SAP preferred) or enterprise application projects.
• Experience in chemical distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain / distribution.
• Familiarity with ITIL, change management, and IT governance frameworks.
• Experience standing up or maturing a PMO function.

Key Competencies

• Delivery focus and accountability
• Leadership and team coordination
• Structured planning and organization
• Clear, confident communication
• Risk awareness and sound judgment

OUR OFFER

• We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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