PPG · 3 hours ago
Portfolio Manager, North America
USA - Cleveland Plant
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expPPG Industries is a leading company in innovation and sustainability, seeking a Portfolio Manager for Automotive OEM & Tiers. The role involves overseeing the technical formula portfolio, managing portfolio governance processes, and driving cost reduction initiatives while aligning business needs with IT solutions.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Lead Intake, Gate Reviews, Dashboard Meetings, and Portfolio Reviews for all automotive formula projects
Ensure portfolio agreement on customer requirements and goals
Track and report portfolio performance metrics using X-Matrix and other governance tools
Collaborate with labs, procurement, and technical teams to prioritize projects and resolve issues
Drive formula cost reduction initiatives with a goal of $6MM for the Americas
Maintain documentation in IndX and Value-Added Project (VAP) list
Be a liaison with procurement for cost-saving opportunities
Approve formula changes in lab systems
Lead Special Project for process improvement and flow
Secure Launch & Compliance Project
Be a Secure Launch Project Lead, ensuring a smooth transition to customer module in ETQ
Maintain compliance with internal systems and processes
Prepare and deliver bi-weekly Cleveland reports
Maintain and update X-Matrix
Transition OPLA reports to Power BI for improved analytics
Support IT initiatives related to portfolio management tools
Participate in IndX bi-weekly sprint meetings and testing in Stage environment (IndX, Salesforce, RMT)
Enter IndX tickets into DevOps and provide feedback on Power BI dashboards
Perform administrative tasks such as adding new users and labs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field
5+ years of experience in an industrial setting
Excellent communication and key stakeholder management skills
Collaborative mindset with ability to influence cross functional teams
Strategic thinking supported by strong analytical skills
Familiarity with IT Tools such as Power BI, SalesForce, DevOps, or equivalents
Preferred
PMP preferred but not required
Benefits
Health
Dental
Life
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability/Leave
Other Voluntary benefit offerings
Company
PPG
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.
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