IT Infrastructure and Continuous Improvement Project Manager (Accelerated Development Program)

Michelin is hiring!

TheInformation Technology Infrastructure and Continuous Improvement Project Manager (Accelerated Development Program)is responsible for a variety of projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Network End User Experience and Datacenter and Application Platform Service Lines within Michelin. The candidate will be responsible for delivering the projects on time and within budget in addition to leading the project teams and ensuring communication is flowing appropriately to all partners and collaborators.

Our headquarters is in Greenville SC conveniently located within driving distance to east coast beaches the Blue Ridge Mountains and large cities like Atlanta and Charlotte. The mild climate charming downtown and impressive culinary scene are just a few of the perks of living here.

Project Management:

This role will manage the execution of the project by identifying project deliverables coordinating work across multiple teams and IT suppliers developing budget and cost plans identifying risks and issues and will successfully monitor project progress using appropriate methods and metrics to ensure schedules budgets and goals are met. This role requires knowledge and practice of project management policies methods and procedures as defined in the PMBOK and the ability to understand infrastructure technology to successfully engage with Architects and Subject Matter Experts. Successful candidates should be able to work autonomously and demonstrate solid skills in leadership communication organization conflict management and independent judgment to select proper courses of action.

Furthermore this position will be a part of an accelerated development program designed to rapidly provide this Leader with diverse challenges and experiences. After initial assignment as the Sr IT Infrastructure and Continuous Improvement Project Manager we would anticipate you to progress within the Michelin Information Technology organizations on the path to Senior level positions within the company.

Continuous Improvement:

This role is responsible for defining and driving continuous improvement initiatives across all infrastructure teams. It will foster a culture and mindset of ongoing enhancement and will plan test and implement strategies aimed at reducing waste boosting productivity and increasing employee satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the project scope timeline and budget; typically coordinates 2 5 projects at a time across multiple teams and IT suppliers
• Analyze and schedule the Changes associated with the project implementations including monthly re-forecast of project budget
• Coordinate and facilitate all project related meetings (steering committees project teams etc.)
• Ensure a smooth turnover / transition to production (update Service Desk knowledge articles have appropriate project documentation for BAU ensure proactive monitoring in place etc.)
• Facilitate lessons learned after each project launch
• Build a prioritized portfolio of continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with teams towards the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives tracking progress and helping to remove roadblocks
• Track performance metrics assess the impact of changes and adjust strategies accordingly

What youll bring

• Communication: Must work well in coordinating across multiple technologies & platforms / entities / countries / cultures
• Self-Managing: Must be proactive and work independently Self-motivated driven to achieve results on time within budget
• Process and results oriented: Help drive continuous improvement in the overall project management processes and is adaptable
• Process management and ability to manage project tasks following the IT processes and respecting lead times for various requests
• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment and foster team collaboration
• Ability to communicate effectively gather and analyze facts draw conclusions define problems build consensus and suggest / negotiate solutions and alternatives.

Requirements

• BS degree minimum 5 years of Project Management experience (PM or LEAN certification helpful). An MBA is preferred.
• Experience working across multiple geographical zones including management of dispersed teams and large projects
• Exposure to network equipment datacenters. Experience in technology infrastructure & IT Technical skills
• Superb communication skills with various levels of the organization including C-Suite.
• Natural leadership abilities curiosity and the ability to influence outside your normal sphere
• Waterfall methodology with awareness of PMP Agile and other Project Management Best Practices
• Tools: MS Project Clarity ServiceNow & Excel familiarity; O365 for teamwork.
• Detailed knowledge of Project Management principles concepts and practices
• Be geographically mobile for international assignments within Group Michelin

Inspire Motion for Life: Apply Today!

As the leading mobility company we work with tires around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients mobility and sustainability Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires services and solutions for our customers needs. Michelin provides digital services maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets we invest in high-technology materials 3D printing and hydrogen to serve a wide a variety of industriesfrom aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville South Carolina Michelin North America has approximately 23000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades weve been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction Performance Durability Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options which include: skill and career development training career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation military service or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability please contact us at .

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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