What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Solutions Development Project Manager position at Valvoline Global?
Why Valvoline Global Operations?
Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.
Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.
When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to : treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, showing passion about delivering on our commitments, and being unified in all our enterprise endeavors.
Careers for the Driven
Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a New Solutions Development Project Manager . We whole-heartedly adopt a ‘never idle' mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, we’re looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents, and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.
The New Solutions Development Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams for initiatives related to Valvoline Global Operations product lines in the Americas. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the launch of new products and any changes to existing products (line extensions, minor modifications, cost improvement opportunities, etc.) The primary focus is to initiate, plan, execute, control and close approved projects via the New Solutions Development process. The 3 main responsibilities will be to Plan, Monitor, and Document progress of the project in a highly organized process to stay on schedule and within budget.
This role will be onsite Tuesday - Thursday in Lexington, KY.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Lead project commercialization teams. Responsible for creating, managing, and communicating project timelines, and adjusting the project plan as needed based on organizational priorities.
Lead cross functional team meetings to commercialize the project plan. Ensure team members are completing tasks and adhering to timeline.
Manage artwork requirements utilizing Workfront PM tool.
Provide New Solution Development process oversight (pre-NSD meetings, NSD Gate Reviews, Red Flag assessments, etc.)
Participate in cross functional discussions regarding project change communication.
Ensure effective decisions are made when needed.
Serve as the point of contact for all questions related to the project.
Complete new material set-up and extensions utilizing SAP.
Update and upkeep of project information in Workfront (PM Tool), ensuring best practices in PM methods and documentation.
Provide team members with agendas, meeting recaps, project checklists and timelines.
Foster effective communication with stakeholders concerning project status.
Other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time in its sole discretion.
What You’ll Need
Bachelors Degree
5 - 7 years experience with project management
Consumer packaged goods experience including knowledge of packaging, artwork development and operational execution required
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly proficient in any project management tools (Workfront, MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware or Planview)
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
What Will Set You Apart
Familiarity with SAP
PMP Certified
Familiarity with Stage Gate process
Valvoline Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.
The Company has put a process in place to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email 1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Requisition ID : 1148
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