Ecolab has an opening for a Project Manager in our Process Excellence Center of Expertise (CoE) team. The individual will execute short to long-term projects through the use of continuous improvement 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/or support for best alternatives from key stakeholders who will be engaged in project implementation.

What You Will Do:

Leads and supports Process Excellence COE 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; works with Global Capability Owners and Delivery Leads, respective functional managers, and/or Process Excellence COE Leader to recommend and implement solutions.

Assesses and critiques resources for projects. Participates in project selection process, determines benefits, recommends resources/team members.

Organizes, plans, reviews, & communicates status of projects managed.

Coaches and mentors operational teams in project management (as needed).

Trains and mentors project team members in project management methodologies.

Models operational excellence, visibly demonstrating leadership/change management behaviors.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 6-8 years of professional experience; or advanced degree with minimum 4-6 years experience

Formal project management experience or proven skills, preferably in Finance or Business Services

Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree preferred

Relevant experience in Finance or Business Services processes

Green Belt/Black Belt/PMBOK 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 capable in English

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.