Project Manager

Airbus; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plan options

401(k)

Job summary

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

You will coordinate internal teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver high-quality results. The role emphasizes disciplined project management, governance, and transparency across the IT portfolio, with broad collaboration across sponsors, IT teams, and vendors.

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 delivering projects on scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource plans with stakeholders.
• Lead projects through full lifecycle, manage execution, dependencies, and milestones.
• Apply PMO standards, governance, and reporting; provide regular status to leadership.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks; escalate and drive resolution.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and vendor relationships; coordinate with internal/external teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Waterfall

Agile

Budgeting tools

Vendor management

Job description

Job Posting Requirements 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; escalat 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail] (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).

Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.

Brenntag TA Team Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com