Project Manager, Sales Operations

USA – DuBois Chemicals, Inc; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Income protection plans

Job summary

DuBois Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager, Commercial Programs to support planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of key commercial programs and projects.

The role focuses on project management discipline, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and timely execution of initiatives including the Company Car and Cell Phone programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, program administration, operations, commercial support, or related function.
• Experience managing timelines, action items, priorities, stakeholders, and project documentation.
• Exposure to process improvement/Lean/Kaizen is a plus but not required.
• Strong project coordination, planning, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and keep stakeholders aligned.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commercial programs and projects from planning through execution, including timelines and milestones.
• Maintain records, track status, resolve issues, and escalate as appropriate.
• Develop project plans, procedures, workflows, and communication updates.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, and service providers for timely execution.
• Prepare status updates, dashboards, and leadership recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve service levels.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Vendor coordination

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Operations/PM

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. NOTE: At this time, the Company does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY: DuBois is seeking a Project Manager, Commercial Programs to support the planning, coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of key commercial programs and projects across the organization. Responsible to focus on project management discipline, process standardization, documentation, stakeholder coordination, vendor follow-up, reporting, and timely execution of initiatives related to the Company Car Program, Cell Phone Program, and broader Commercial Support priorities. DuBois brands have been recognized as the technical leader for over one hundred years with unparalleled technology and service. No other company offers the performance value of our product offerings. Our laboratories continue a tradition of developing innovative technologies that are on the cutting edge of continuous improvement for the manufacturing industry. DuBois scientists are globally located in Research & Development (R&D) Centers of Excellence to better serve our customers' needs. Their combined knowledge and application expertise contribute to the performance and value our customers have come to expect.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program & Project Coordination, US & Canada Coordinate assigned commercial programs and projects from planning through execution, including timelines, milestones, action items, risks, and follow-up.
• Support the Company Car and Cell Phone Programs by coordinating requests, maintaining records, tracking status, resolving issues, and escalating needs as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain project plans, process documentation, procedures, workflows, training materials, and communication updates.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, employees, managers, vendors, and service providers to ensure timely execution and clear accountability.
• Track project and program performance, costs, service levels, and open issues; prepare status updates, dashboards, and recommendations for leadership.
• Process Improvement & Change Management Partner with Commercial Support leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives that simplify work, improve service levels, and strengthen compliance.
• Use structured project management practices to define scope, owners, milestones, deliverables, communication needs, and adoption plans.
• Support change management by communicating process updates, coordinating training, and promoting adoption of new tools, procedures, and workflows.
• Manage intake and triage of Vendor Forms, Contact Us requests, and other assigned Commercial Support workflows to ensure timely routing and resolution.
• Analyze trends, stakeholder feedback, and process metrics to identify root causes and recommend sustainable improvements.
• Reporting & Analytics Maintain accurate program and project records.
• Develop recurring reports, dashboards, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for leadership review.
• Analyze trends and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Monitor program costs and support budget management activities.
• Prepare summaries and presentations on improvement initiatives and program performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, program administration, operations, commercial support, or a related business function.
• Experience managing timelines, action items, priorities, stakeholders, and project documentation preferred.
• Exposure to process improvement, Lean, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, or operational excellence initiatives preferred but not required.
• Strong project coordination, planning, organization, follow-through, and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, track details, communicate status, and keep stakeholders aligned.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to coordinate vendors, cross-functional stakeholders, training, and change management activities.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field or equivalent experience.

#INDCOMR DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.

Working at DuBois is dynamic, flexible and fun. Our customer centric focus gives you the opportunity to leverage your creative and innovative talents to help deliver specialty chemical solutions safely while protecting the environment.

DuBois values

Honest and Ethical Behavior Collaborative Communication Safety at Work and Home Environmental Stewardship

Perks and Benefits

You will enjoy building your career with DuBois. DuBois offers the stability and comprehensive benefits of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, more personable company. The diversity of our roles, customers served and large number of manufacturing, distribution and technical centers provide many routes for your career advancement. If you value learning, improving processes and want to make an immediate impact, DuBois is where you want to be.

• DuBois excellent benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and income protection plans.