Senior Project Manager

**Company Description**
We are reimagining the glassmaking process, we are not afraid to push boundaries as we transform an industry that has manufactured glass in nearly the same way for over 100 years. We threw away the play book and went about designing and implementing new technology, innovating processes and bringing new benefits to our customers. This is just the beginning as we expand our offering and implement future technologies across our operations.

We are part of O-I, who with 25,000 + employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning 70 plants in 20 countries, provides us with the opportunity to make an impact on a global scale.

In addition, this specialized role will focus on problem management activities that range in complexity and size from individual problem resolution through project based initiatives that improve IT’s delivery of quality services.

**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Serve as IT PM on initiatives (both infrastructure and business driven) as assigned or identified through problem management, exercising normal project management practices including cost, schedule, risk, communication, accountability and resource management according to the O-I standard project management methodologies. Tasks will include:

- Develop project work break down structures in conjunction with IT Areas, priorities, and risks are addressed.
- Project and problem progress and status to all stakeholders per the agreed schedule.
- Deliver project reviews with sponsors and customers of the project and formally report status at monthly IT Operations Reviews and project stage-gate meetings.
- Accurate estimation, planning, and tracking of capital and expense budgets to meet projected solution development and operational requirements. Proactively manage financial approval process and all project procurements for assigned projects.
- Coordination and execution of all Change Readiness activities related to project or problem tasks
- Coordination of project management plans with business or vendor project management staff if applicable
- Participate in the Project Manager Peer Review process
- Establish/refine all areas of IT internal project management and problem management procedures and standards. Conduct training for designated IT and business project resources when needed.
- Work proactively with other IT resources to identify, prioritize and address problems within the services provided by IT

**SCOPE AND IMPACT**

This position has global accountability for problem and project management support and mentorship of IT-related initiatives across all IT disciplines. Incumbents may be assigned to initiatives on a dedicated basis depending on business priorities and IT strategy. Initiatives could be low to moderate risk and could involve established technologies and processes or new innovations. Project durations could range from short (days) to moderate (a year or longer), and impact could expand to more than one location, region, or business unit. Some Program Management may be required depending on strategy and priorities. Incumbent will be called upon to coach “Proxy” Project Managers, junior PM staff, as well as other IT resources.

**Note: Please submit your resume in English.**
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years broad experience in the IT industry, including a proven track record in the successful delivery of major IT initiatives. Specific experience in leading projects of at least three years is required.
- Solid working knowledge of project management methodologies of at least 3 years.
- Incumbent should be working towards, or have already attained, PMI (or equivalent) Certification
- Demonstrated business acumen; ability to understand commercial/process issues (project context; customer focus) and IT dependencies/considerations in order to assist in developing and maintaining viable workplans.
- Preparation of formal project plans, schedules and cost benefit analysis, including productivity tools appropriate for preparing same (Lotus Notes, MS Office, MS Project, portfolio management tools, etc.).
- Experience with SAP Project Systems is preferred
- Well-rounded project management techniques including risk assessment/mitigation, estimating, planning, decision and dependency analysis, quality assurance
- Team builder: able to work with and influence colleagues in other IT areas that must provide service in an integrated way to deliver and operate the solution successfully.
- Able to develop and sustain sound working relationships and credibility at all levels within the global business and with external consultants.
- Effective and accurate estimation skills related to cost, schedule, and resources
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational behavior and consultative skills, including:

- Leadership and communication (e.g. pursuing ambitious targets and dependencies and possibilities to achieve them)
- Negotiation, pr