Project Manager - Continuous Improvement

Project Manager I - GBS+ Continuous Improvement CoE

Ecolab has an opening for a Project Manager I in our GBS+ Continuous Improvement CoE. The individual will execute short to mid-term projects of low to medium complexity through the use of continuous improvement and project management tools and expertise to address critical business needs with the goal of improving business process, reducing cost, and enabling business growth. The Project Manager will identify different options and gain approval and support for best alternatives from the Project Sponsors, GBS+ Portfolio Leadership, and Global Capability Leaders.

What You Will Do:

- Leads and supports GBS+ Portfolio projects, delivers timely results, tracks improvements, ensures control, and maintains accountability.

- Seeks out and quantifies process-improvement opportunities.

- Assesses and identifies risk to fulfill the defined objectives.

- Identifies organizational barriers, working with the Continuous Improvement Director, respective Global Capability Leaders, and Delivery Leads to recommend and implement solutions.

- Assesses and critiques resources for projects.

- Organizes, plans, reviews, and communicates status of projects managed.

- Coaches and mentors operational teams in project management and continuous improvement.

- Trains and mentors project team members in project management methodologies.

- Models operational excellence, visibly demonstrating leadership and change management behaviors.

- Networks with internal and external resources to bring best practices to the projects and organization.

Minimum Skills / Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree with minimum 6 - 8 years of professional experience, or advanced degree with minimum 4 - 6 years experience.

- Formal 5 - 6 years of project management experience or proven skills, preferably in Finance or Global Business Services.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

- Advanced degree preferred.

- Relevant experience in Finance or Global Business Services processes including working knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Record to Report, Order to Cash, Source of Pay, etc.

- Green Belt, Black Belt, PMBOK, or Agile trained and certified.

- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated skills to influence decision makers and motivate team members.

- Self-driven, outcomes oriented performer.

- Proven success initiating change and ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

- Fluent in local language and English.