Global Grants & Incentives Manager

The Grants & Incentives Manager will lead the development execution governance and compliance of the companys global grants and incentives process. This role partners with key stakeholders globally to identify and evaluate funding opportunities recommends strategies that reduce investment and operating costs leads applications and negotiations and oversees the ongoing realization and compliance of awarded benefits.

Responsibilities: 

• Proactively identify research interpret and evaluate grants incentives tax credits loans and other funding opportunities relevant to company operations and investments globally.
• Monitor legislative regulatory and economic development trends; assess their business implications; and advise leaders on emerging opportunities requirements and risks.
• Serve as the companys grants and incentives subject-matter expert providing recommendations on eligibility funding structures application strategies compliance obligations and benefit realization.
• Lead assigned incentive opportunities from intake through award and ongoing compliance establishing project plans priorities decision points documentation standards timelines and stakeholder accountability; coordinate recurring project meetings with internal teams and external consultants to monitor progress resolve issues and ensure required activities and deliverables are completed.
• Lead the preparation and submission of incentive applications business cases financial analyses agreements reporting packages and compliance documentation by directing and validating input from internal teams and external advisors.
• Participate in negotiations and strategic discussions with public authorities economic development agencies and other external partners coordinating with Legal Tax Treasury Finance and Government Affairs as appropriate.
• Oversee cross-functional and cross-regional workstreams involving Finance Operations Engineering HR Treasury Legal Tax Accounting Corporate Development and other stakeholders to ensure timely decisions and delivery.
• Establish and maintain global process governance including opportunity intake prioritization approvals controls documentation reporting cadence escalation protocols and audit readiness.
• Own the grants and incentives portfolio databases reporting calendars and performance metrics including opportunity pipeline application status anticipated and realized benefits deadlines compliance status and key risks.
• Monitor the financial performance and return on investment of the portfolio; provide forecasts insights and recommendations to leadership; and escalate material delivery compliance or financial risks.
• Ensure periodic and ongoing compliance for awarded incentives including required submissions supporting records benefit validation audit support and timely resolution of gaps.
• Chair or facilitate grants and incentives steering committee(s) and stakeholder groups setting agendas presenting recommendations aligning stakeholders documenting decisions escalating risks and ensuring follow-through on agreed actions.
• Prepare and deliver relevant presentations portfolio reports and decision materials regarding opportunities financial benefits compliance status and strategic priorities.
• Direct outside consultants and other professional advisors; define scope monitor performance and spend and ensure quality and value of deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement standardization training and adoption of grants and incentives processes tools controls and stakeholder responsibilities across the organization.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting Economics Public Administration Law or a related field required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in grants and incentives tax credits public funding economic development finance accounting government affairs or a related field including experience leading complex cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating securing negotiating and managing material grants or incentive opportunities and ensuring ongoing compliance with award requirements.
• Strong financial and business acumen including experience developing business cases evaluating return on investment forecasting benefits and translating complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders lead in a matrix organization resolve competing priorities and build effective relationships with government authorities consultants and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation analytical written communication and executive presentation skills. Experience in a global multi-region multi-site manufacturing or similarly complex organization preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills and advanced proficiency with Excel databases reporting and visualization tools and document management systems.

Additional Information :

Salary Range: 

The salary range for this position will be between $00 with a 15% STI. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package some of the highlights are: 

• 10 paid holidays each year 

• Health Dental Prescription and Vision care coverage 

• Perform Well-Being Program earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan 

• Wellness Incentive earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan 

• Group Life Insurance 

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 

• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance 

• Weekly Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans 

• Employee Assistance Program 

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.  

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please contact O-I atand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern