PPG
Global Project Director, Aerospace Materials
PPG, Santa Clarita, California, United States, 91382
Global Project Director, Aerospace Materials
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As a Global Project Director, Aerospace Materials, you will lead the planning, organization, and execution of large‑scale capital improvement and construction projects from initiation through completion. You will manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams of engineering professionals, business process owners, and contractors. Your responsibilities encompass oversight of the entire project lifecycle—including planning, design, execution, and closeout—while ensuring communication with partners and providing regular updates on project status and financial performance. This is a hybrid role that can be based in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Shelby, NC, or Los Angeles.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the entire project lifecycle for complex capital projects and business process improvement projects, from initial concept through planning, design, construction, and implementation.
Develop and manage project budgets, monitor costs, track progress against timelines, and provide budgetary estimates to ensure projects are completed and within budget.
Lead and manage internal staff, manage relationships with external partners, and guide diverse teams of business process experts and regional leaders in project planning and execution.
Identify and manage project risks, ensure compliance with regulations and standards, maintain accurate project documentation, and support safety‑related standard methodologies across all plants.
Help with long‑range facility and business planning by assessing infrastructure needs and developing plans for renewal and improvement.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership and stakeholders, and communicate project goals to the public and other agencies.
Support Engineering reviews during the Front End Loading stages of PPG’s CAPEX Gate process and contribute to the development of preliminary engineering design requirements for major capital projects.
Collaborate with the Advanced Manufacturing team to develop strategies for future manufacturing technologies, establishing customer requirements to identify innovative manufacturing routes.
Help with major global purchases, including specification reviews and technical matters related to purchase agreements.
Facilitate continuous improvement projects aligned with our goals and strategy, applying lean tools and project management methodologies.
Provide expertise in project governance, project status reporting, and the application of project management methodologies.
Guide teams through sophisticated projects and initiatives, ensuring delivery against project scope, timeline, and budgetary goals.
Qualifications
Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply. Candidates must have or be eligible to obtain top secret clearance.
Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
15+ years of experience supporting manufacturing and implementing capital projects globally.
Specialist in Project Management. Basic CAD skills required; SolidWorks is helpful. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Green Belt preferred.
Experience leading teams through sophisticated initiatives/projects and has extensive project management background within a large organization.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.
Salary Range: $205,000–$270,000.
About PPG PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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Global Project Director, Aerospace Materials
role at
PPG .
As a Global Project Director, Aerospace Materials, you will lead the planning, organization, and execution of large‑scale capital improvement and construction projects from initiation through completion. You will manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams of engineering professionals, business process owners, and contractors. Your responsibilities encompass oversight of the entire project lifecycle—including planning, design, execution, and closeout—while ensuring communication with partners and providing regular updates on project status and financial performance. This is a hybrid role that can be based in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Shelby, NC, or Los Angeles.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the entire project lifecycle for complex capital projects and business process improvement projects, from initial concept through planning, design, construction, and implementation.
Develop and manage project budgets, monitor costs, track progress against timelines, and provide budgetary estimates to ensure projects are completed and within budget.
Lead and manage internal staff, manage relationships with external partners, and guide diverse teams of business process experts and regional leaders in project planning and execution.
Identify and manage project risks, ensure compliance with regulations and standards, maintain accurate project documentation, and support safety‑related standard methodologies across all plants.
Help with long‑range facility and business planning by assessing infrastructure needs and developing plans for renewal and improvement.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership and stakeholders, and communicate project goals to the public and other agencies.
Support Engineering reviews during the Front End Loading stages of PPG’s CAPEX Gate process and contribute to the development of preliminary engineering design requirements for major capital projects.
Collaborate with the Advanced Manufacturing team to develop strategies for future manufacturing technologies, establishing customer requirements to identify innovative manufacturing routes.
Help with major global purchases, including specification reviews and technical matters related to purchase agreements.
Facilitate continuous improvement projects aligned with our goals and strategy, applying lean tools and project management methodologies.
Provide expertise in project governance, project status reporting, and the application of project management methodologies.
Guide teams through sophisticated projects and initiatives, ensuring delivery against project scope, timeline, and budgetary goals.
Qualifications
Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply. Candidates must have or be eligible to obtain top secret clearance.
Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
15+ years of experience supporting manufacturing and implementing capital projects globally.
Specialist in Project Management. Basic CAD skills required; SolidWorks is helpful. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Green Belt preferred.
Experience leading teams through sophisticated initiatives/projects and has extensive project management background within a large organization.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.
Salary Range: $205,000–$270,000.
About PPG PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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