Regional Automotive Project Manager

PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. • Delaware, OH • 2h ago

The Regional OEM Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) projects across the region. This role serves as the primary point of coordination between internal crossfunctional teams, site managers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in alignment with contractual, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for regional OEM projects from initiation through completion and postimplementation support

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations

Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with OEM stakeholder requirements

Ensure adherence to approved project governance, stage-gate processes, and change management protocols

Ensure all projects are planned and executed in compliance with company safety standards and regulations, proactively identifying and mitigating safety risks.

Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders within the region

Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders, site managers, and project engineers

Lead project meetings, project reviews, milestone updates, and escalation discussions

Translate requirements into clear internal deliverables and ensure alignment across teams

Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Finance

Facilitate collaboration to resolve technical, schedule, or resource constraints

Ensure alignment of internal priorities with regional commitments and business objectives

Monitor project schedules, costs, and performance using appropriate project management tools

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively

Lead corrective action planning when projects deviate from plan

Escalate risks and issues appropriately with recommended mitigation strategies

Manage multiple projects simultaneously across the region

Provide consolidated project status, performance metrics, and forecasts to regional and global leadership

Support regional capacity planning and prioritization efforts

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field

5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, industrial, or technology environment

PMP or CAPM certification strongly preferred, or equivalent formal project management training and experience.

Demonstrated experience managing crossfunctional, multisite projects

Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, cost, and risk

Customer-focused mindset with experience interacting directly with automotive coatings business

Proficiency with project management tools and reporting systems (MS Project, KETO)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fastpaced environment

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field

5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, industrial, or technology environment

PMP or CAPM certification strongly preferred, or equivalent formal project management training and experience.

Demonstrated experience managing crossfunctional, multisite projects

Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, cost, and risk

Customer-focused mindset with experience interacting directly with automotive coatings business

Profici

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