Senior Manager, Global Project Management

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra-high-performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high-growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications.

Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The Company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.momentivetech.com.

Sr. Manager Global Project Management  

The Sr Manager Global Project Management is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the organization’s global project portfolio, with a particular focus on capital expenditure (CapEx) and key cross-functional projects. This position ensures that all projects align with the company's strategic objectives, are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while adhering to global standards and best practices.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Governance:

• PMO Establishment & Leadership: Develop and implement a centralized PMO that serves as the governance hub for all projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.
• Governance Frameworks: Establish and enforce standardized project management methodologies, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.

Portfolio & Project Management:

• Portfolio Oversight: Oversee the global project portfolio, ensuring prioritization aligns with business objectives and resource allocation is optimized.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets. Lead the execution of projects from initiation to completion.
• Financial Management: Oversee the development of robust financial models including cash flows, NPV, IRR calculations, and project budget forecasts. Review and approve CapEx financial models.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Change Management: Develop and execute change management plans to support project implementation and adoption.  Manage communication and training strategies to drive stakeholder buy-in and user adoption.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and develop project managers & engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Training & Development: Implement training programs to enhance project management capabilities across the organization.
• Performance Management: Establish performance metrics and KPIs for capital projects and conduct regular portfolio reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Executive Collaboration: Work closely with executives to ensure project alignment with business strategies and to address any escalated issues.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with various departments to ensure seamless project execution and to resolve any interdepartmental challenges.

Continuous Improvement:

• Process Optimization: Analyze project outcomes to identify lessons learned, and implement improvements in processes and methodologies for future projects.
• Benchmarking & Best Practices: Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, integrating relevant methodologies to enhance PMO effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Manage