Business Transformation Project Manager

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.
 

The Project Manager is responsible to manage business finance transformation, migration, process optimization and technology projects.

The objectives of the role are (i) to drive the delivery of the finance transformation related projects in respect of deliverables, timeline, and budget, (ii) to establish and run an effective project management governance and (iii) to propose corrective actions in conjunction with the project teams to ensure successful project implementation.

Responsabilities:

• Engage with key stakeholders to identify project objectives and key products to be delivered

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across functions by building confidence and trust with clear professional communications and assured expectation management, ensuring effective collaboration across all teams

• Work within the PMO framework, actively promote and adhere to the defined ways of working, leading by example and setting the bar of project management through delivery, driving quality and transparency

• Proactively look to address and resolve issues or conflicts timely during the project lifecycle

• Manage process within agreed governance structures and processes via steering committees and senior leaders sponsorship, and ensure escalations and required decisions are addressed in a timely manner 

• Drive solution based escalations, be prepared to escalate with recommended solutions

• Drive effective project resource management to ensure availability and capability are in place to deliver objectives.  Co-ordinate with cross-functional teams, set clear expectations of required deliverables, manage resources during the life of the project 

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining objectives, scope, key activities, deliverables, resource requirements, milestones and timelines/deadlines

• Ensure a good understanding of the project subject and finance processes, enabling you to align transformation projects in-line with strategy

• Documentation and templates to be fully utilized and maintained through the life of the project, driving quality outputs across the organization

• Drive project execution through project methodologies; track delivery against plan and specified scope, managing day to day activities, identifying potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts on project outcomes

• Record information accurately and consistently using appropriate systems and provide and communicate timely information to relevant parties 

• Define and manage plan for training of all relevant user groups 

• Perform stakeholder and change management activities by identifying areas of concerns & resistance and prepare mitigation strategies to ensure smooth implementation and successful benefits realization 

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile)

• Expertise in Project Management Organization (PMO) and demand Management techniques, and methods.

• Proficient in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA)

• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Visio

• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and suite of Microsoft tools

• Excellent training skills – must be able to train PMO methodologies and support the business where they have questions

• Must be a team player and able to work with and through others.

• Ability to prioritize and manage dynamic workload

• Excellent stakeholder management across all levels

• Proven ability to drive change management processes

• Demonstrated an ability to work across multiple functions and geographic boundaries

• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail, working effectively across multiple projects to demanding deadlines

Ability to remain calm, effective, and positive even when under pressure; takes ownership for delivering outcomes.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.