Strategic Enterprise Project Leader

Würth Industry USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Würth Industry USA is seeking an Enterprise Project Manager to lead cross-functional, high-impact initiatives across the organization. The role focuses on system and application implementations, upgrades, and process improvements to optimize workflows and reduce costs.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira. A PMP/PRINCE2 or Lean/Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, process improvement, or a similar role.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) preferred.
• Proven track record of managing enterprise-level projects and driving process optimization initiatives.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira) and process mapping tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee enterprise-level projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to meet business deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring that projects stay on track and within scope.
• Utilize project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Implement streamlined workflows and best practices to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Lead process reengineering efforts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials.
• Establish and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Leverage Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence.
• Monitor performance metrics and use data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to translate operational needs into actionable project plans.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to drive consensus and achieve objectives.
• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure teams understand and adopt new processes and tools.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to build project management and process improvement capabilities.
• Track and report on key project and process performance metrics.
• Prepare regular status updates and presentations for leadership, highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in all aspects of project and process management.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Advanced degree preferred

PM certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Würth Industry USA is seeking an Enterprise Project Manager to lead cross-functional, high-impact initiatives across the organization. The role focuses on system and application implementations, upgrades, and process improvements to optimize workflows and reduce costs.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira. A PMP/PRINCE2 or Lean/Six Sigma certification is preferred.