Job Title:  Portfolio Systems Owner – Global Insulation

OC Business Title:  Analytics Lead

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Revision Date: 10/29/24

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

 

The Portfolio Manager for Global Insulation is responsible for delivering robust management systems and portfolio analysis across the Insulation businesses facilitating strategic decisions from leadership to advance the businesses growth agenda and long-term goals. This role will advance the portfolio management systems for use by product management and R&D teams across all businesses and the enterprise and leverage strong global and cross-functional relationships working in close collaboration with other portfolio managers and GIS and across the NA and EU Insulation R&D and Marketing organizations. As a liaison between functions and leader in their space, the Global Portfolio Manager will ensure effective use of current management systems, identify, and develop new systems to advance our capabilities, processes and data, and analyze and report portfolio value and metrics with recommendations to guide project and resource allocation decisions.

 

Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500®. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe.  A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale.

 

Reports to:  Innovation Management Systems Director, Dotted line to Insulation R&D Director

Span of Control:  Individual Contributor. Leads self. Influences across enterprise.

 

Location: Granville or Toledo preferred. Hybrid optional. Travel as appropriate to maximize effectiveness and impact.

 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Living Safely

Focuses on sustaining a safe work environment for self and colleagues. Ensures rigorous compliance to safety procedures and OC corporate policies.

Develops, Implements, and Maintains Portfolio Management Systems for Global Insulation

Connects across the organization and externally to identify opportunities to advance the company’s portfolio management systems aligned to strategy and goals Partners with portfolio managers and GIS to modify existing or develop new deliverables, processes, and systems Documents processes and tools to support training and user experience Educates others on proper use of management system tools Leverages software improvement choices to ensure maintenance of and effective use of management systems.

Manages Global Insulation Portfolio

Connects across Insulation R&D and Marketing organizations for all Insulation businesses and in NA and EU regions to manage comprehensive and active portfolio Serves as process leader/facilitator for Insulation PRBs and Technology Development Steering Teams to guide decision making and portfolio analysis Provides guidance to project teams based on extensive knowledge of our processes Provides recommendations to R&D and Marketing Leadership including R&D VP and Strategic Marketing VP based on current portfolio standing.

 

Portfolio Analysis & Reporting

Collaborates with R&D, Marketing, and CoE leadership to establish portfolio metrics. Connects Velocity data to Power BI Reporting for automation of portfolio analysis and reporting to support internal decisions and external investor communications. Creates Auditable Portfolio Reports and supports leader and project team accountabilities for accurate and timely data input. Influences reporting visualizations to drive decision making and regularly reports on portfolio including resource allocation, value of initiatives, Sustainability, and I&D.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. with minimum 5 years’ experience in IT, systems design, finance, project and portfolio management. 3+ years’ experience in portfolio design and project management tools specifically the Velocity system which is Owens Corning’s version of Accolade by Sopheon and Power BI. OC knowledge of plant productivity and Financial business cases preferred. Hands-on experience in the areas of portfolio systems management and data visualization is preferred. Demonstrated project management effectiveness in R&D and/or Manufacturing environments is preferred (but not required).

 

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated project management effectiveness in R&D and/or manufacturing environment Knowledge of business finance and experience with business cases. Experience working and influencing across functions and across regions

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Excellent communication and analytical skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a global organization Self-motivated and accountable Creative mindset willing to try new methods to improve effectiveness or create value Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and business Ability to influence others with sound reasoning and recommendations

 

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES:

Works horizontally.  Delivers enterprise strategy by partnering across business, functions, and geographies.  Coordinates sharing of resources and talent across teams to accomplish company priorities.  Leverages a deep understanding of the organization’s networks, customers, and influencers to plan communications, gain stakeholder buy-in, and build consensus. Demands continuous improvement. Redefines what is possible. Challenges everyone to find better ways of doing things. Rewards novel thought, encourages calculated risks, and champions bold ideas. Drives innovation ahead of future demands. Test strategies with outside-in thinking. Seeks diverse, global perspectives from outside the team and company to rigorously test proposed solutions and avoid unconscious biases. Validates strategies with stakeholders and data to ensure our choices will win with customers. Competitively drives results. Sets the highest standard for what we can achieve: we are here to win, not just compete. Leverages management systems to execute ambitious plans and adjusts as needed. Creates a shared sense of urgency. Pursues rapid results balancing diverse work styles and global schedules.

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About Owens Corning

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.