Ecolab has an opening for a Project Manager in our Process Excellence Center of Expertise (CoE) team. The individual will execute short to long-term projects through the use of continuous improvement tools and expertise to address critical business needs with the goal of improving business process, reducing cost, and enabling business growth. The Project Manager will identify different options and gain approval and/or support for best alternatives from the Project Sponsor, Deployment Leader, and managers who will be engaged in project implementation.

What You Will Do:

Leads and supports Process Excellence COE projects, delivers timely results, tracks improvements, ensures control, and maintains accountability.Seeks out and quantifies process-improvement opportunities.Assesses and identifies risk to fulfill the defined objectives.Identifies organizational barriers; works with Deployment Leaders, respective functional managers, or Process Excellence COE Leader to recommend and implement solutions.Assesses and critiques resources for projects. Participates in project selection process, determines benefits, recommends resources/team members.Organizes, plans, reviews, & communicates status of projects managed.Coaches and mentors operational teams in project management (as needed).Trains and mentors project team members in project management methodologies.Models operational excellence, visibly demonstrating leadership/change management behaviors.Networks with internal/external resources to bring best practices to the projects/organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 6-8 years of professional experience; or advanced degree with minimum 4-6 years experienceFormal project management experience or proven skills, preferably in Finance or Global Business ServicesRelocation assistance not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree preferredRelevant experience in Finance or Global Business Services processes including working knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Record to Report, Order to Cash, Source of Pay, etc.Green Belt/Black Belt trained and certifiedStrong interpersonal skills with demonstrated skills to influence decision makers and motivate team membersSelf-driven, outcomes oriented performerProven success initiating change and ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organizationStrong analytical skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficient in Excel and PowerPointFluent in local language and capable in English

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.