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We are charting the course for the next-generation chemical company. We may be a new company, but our roots are more than a century old, dating back to the creation of Bakelite. We saw then what we see now: The boundless possibilities of science and curiosity. Our innovations include Bakelite, Durite, Cellobond and Resonance. From trains to planes to everyday household items, we are improving thousands of products around the world today. Like the lightweight plastic, Bakelite is strong, durable, and its potential allows for its future to be molded into infinite shapes - and we're looking for talented and passionate people to help us create that future and the products that will change the world tomorrow.

The IT Project Manager plays a critical role in project managing multiple transformational IT projects which have end-to-end impact across the Bakelite environment. Projects are large scale, cross-functional initiatives which include collaborating with senior business leadership stakeholders and their teams. The position reports to the VP, Information Technology and has a hybrid home and in-office work arrangement in the Atlanta headquarters.
Past experience in setting IT Project Management standards, including defining and maturing project prioritization, project methodology, reporting as well as developing internal staff on procedures.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, project plan and budget
• Identify, track, monitor and communicate project-related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the implementation of IT projects
• Define and communicate project scope, goals, deliverables and success metrics that support business needs in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders in a clear and measurable manner..
• Identify, track and manage project dependencies, critical path, schedule, milestones, and deliverables
• Identify project risks and problem areas and facilitate resolution or mitigation plans.
• Guide and direct organizing work with groups of people such as meetings, planning sessions, and training of team members and leaders – and have strong ability to prioritize and pivot in fast paced environment when needed
• Self-Manages key relationships with vendors to ensure accountability with regard to cost control, timeliness of delivery of product and services
• Advocate for an awareness and focus on business partner strategic plans
• Negotiate at senior level on technical and commercial issues, to ensure that suppliers and other stakeholders align with the objective and timeframes

Cor Competencies

Future Focused

• Thinks from the Future
• Makes fact-based decisions – is not swayed by contrary opinions or perceptions
• Is continually curious and open to new ideas
• Enables an environment that embraces creativity and innovation

Trust & Team work

• Listens First
• Takes the time to listen for understanding and asks questions to clarify
• Uses communication skills that enhance teamwork (listens, is open, is honest, timely, and direct)
• Encourages others to listen using active listening skills

Talks Straight

• Communicates directly, honestly, respectfully and in a timely manner to resolve conflict
• Uses simple language that is clear and to the point
• Is able to clearly define reality, even if it is controversial

Aligns

• Practices accountability and collaboration to move the conversation forward
• Openly shares information

Demonstrates Boundaryless Behavior

• Actively participates and openly shares with others – is transparent
• Works well with other departments, functions, regions and cultures
• Open to learning from others and values views different from own view

Transformational Leadership
Works with Velocity

• Prioritizes workload; focuses on completion and is organized
• Anticipates next steps and works towards them

Achieves Business Results
Focuses on the Customer

• Promotes a customer-focused culture and continuously strives to deliver value to the customer
• Works with customers (internal and external) to understand and meet their needs

Commits

• Keeps a promise, trust or pledge to do something now or in the future
• Actions and behaviors align with the goals of the organization
• Is fully engaged

Demonstrates Agility

• Makes smart decisions quickly
• Receives feedback and adjust behavior
• Effectively works and communicates in a matrix environment

Qualifications/Skills
PMP certification required

• Experience in Waterfall methodology
• Microsoft Project experience required
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems management or related
• 3-5 years in managing large scale IT projects
• 5+ years of experience in IT preferred
• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
• Proven success working with all levels of management
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience in developing platforms for internal processes
• Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets
• Must have excellent Facilitation and training skills
• Ability to work effectively in a complex collaborative, matrix environment with virtual teams in a multi-cultural / geographically diverse environment
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Information Technology department employees and customer representatives
• Strong business acumen, including industry, domain-specific knowledge of the enterprise and its business units
• Experience with Agile Methodology a plus
• A self-start/go-getter, able to anticipate the needs of their project leader(s)
• Able to find comfort with ambiguous objectives, where the end-state may not always be apparent

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.