Project Manager Integration & PM Capital Projects

Posted 2 Days Ago
Lyndhurst, NJ
Senior level
Chemical • Manufacturing
The Role
The Project Manager will oversee various strategic projects in the Americas, ensuring coordination and alignment among teams while enhancing operational efficiency and supporting digitalization efforts.
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Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

This key position is responsible for the steering and management of various strategically relevant projects and will represent the Head of Operations Americas in the relevant steering committees. This involves implementing various operations projects in the Americas (LATAM and NA) according to corresponding project plans (in scope, budget, and timeline).  In particular, it must be ensured that project coordination between the local country organizations, the Americas region, and the Sika Group runs smoothly and in joint coordination. Furthermore, other strategically relevant topics, such as operational efficiency or digitalization, can be assigned to the position holder, always with the objective of ensuring that the activities and initiatives in the region and with the national companies are coordinated and aligned accordingly.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

  • BA/BS Degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Business Administration, or Construction Management.

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 5 years in engineering project management / Process development
  • Proficient in project leadership and methodology, including budgeting, cost/benefit analysis, process design and validation, and risk and change management.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

  • Hands-on problem-solving and organizational skills. Able to analyze and dissect complex problems, identify technical and business risks, and lead teams and individuals in constructively seeking options.
  • Capability to drive decisions and present proposals effectively to senior management.
  • Ability to balance technical proficiencies with business perspectives. Industrial Planning and Design, including Process Optimization
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with teams and departments such as Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, Marketing, Sales, as well as suppliers.
  • In-depth knowledge of continuous improvement concepts
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts
  • Familiarity with commercial software for project management (examples: MS Project, Smartsheet), design, and process flow (AUTOCAD, Visio, or similar). SAP knowledge is a benefit.
  • Strong PC skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Requires 35% traveling as needed

Additional Information

Building Trust, Every Day

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement:  Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

 

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

Top Skills

Autocad
Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Ms Project
SAP
Smartsheet
Visio
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The Company
Seattle, Washington
15,576 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories.

Its more than 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 10.49 billion in 2022.

On Sika's LinkedIn page we share our most important corporate news and job openings, as well as a broad mix of content from our Sika subsidiaries around the world.

Your Career at Sika:
https://www.sika.com/en/career.html

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