Role Overview:

We are seeking an execution-focused Project Manager to help facilitate the day-to-day operations of our Analytics & Agentic AI team, working closely with the Director/Program leader. This role is pivotal in driving program strategy, managing cross-functional teams, thereby ensuring the over-arching goal of successful delivery of AI-powered solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong Agile background, team & vendor management expertise, and a collaborative mindset to navigate complex, techno-functional team & work dynamics. 

Key Responsibilities:

Program Strategy & Leadership

Partner with the Director to define and drive the overarching program strategy.Develop and own the training roadmap, prioritizing initiatives based on business impact and technical feasibility.Evangelize the program internally and externally, including field and customer-facing engagements.

Project & Workstream Management

Oversee multiple workstreams, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.Collaborate with delivery teams to manage feature prioritization, functional support, financial oversight, and release planning.Track project milestones, risks, and dependencies using Agile and hybrid methodologies.

Requirements & Stakeholder Engagement

Drive and facilitate the requirements gathering and prioritization process.Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure solutions meet business needs.Identify opportunities for business-led delivery and provide consultative support to help stakeholders navigate trade-offs and build consensus.

Vendor & Transition Oversight

Cultivate and manage relationships with external resource partner companies.Oversee transitions of work between vendor teams and in-house teams, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and operational continuity.Coordinate contract and SOW procedures in collaboration with vendor management, finance, legal, HR.

Talent & Team Management

Work closely with the recruitment function to support hiring, onboarding, and allocation of team members across project workstreams Maintain the project management portal information and record the progress updates in a timely manner   Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture across work-groups (across locations) 

Technology & Analytics Alignment

Maintain a basic working knowledge of Agentic AI, Gen AI and data analytics to effectively engage with stakeholders and teams members.Ensure team staffing is aligned with the overall budget, plan & forecast 

Qualifications & Skills:

Proven experience in managing diverse work items in a multi-locational multi-skilled cross-functional team environment.Strong background in Agile / Scrum practices; Agile certifications preferred.Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and SOW development would be a plus.Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work across cultures, time zones, and organizational boundaries.

Preferred Attributes:

Methodical, organised with a hands-on \"roll up the sleeves attitude\" to execution.Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.Passion for emerging technologies and human resource management.

Strong presentation and evangelism skills for internal and external audiences

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.