Business Optimization Project Manager - EMEA

Why Valvoline Global Operations? Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions. Our corporate values of care , integrity , passion , unified and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great. Careers for the Driven: Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Business Optimization Project Manager, EMEA reporting directly to the Global Lead of Business Optimization. This is a hybrid opportunity, 2 days remote per week. The Business Optimization Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams for initiatives related to Valvoline Global Operations to help the region meet growth targets. The Project Manager's primary focus is to initiate, plan, execute, control and close approved projects via the Project Management process. How You’ll Make an Impact: The Project Manager will conduct regular meetings with cross functional team members to accomplish the outlined project. The Project Manager will help scope the project, create timelines, manage the critical path, etc. Additionally, the project manager will be the subject matter expert on the project for the organization. Responsibilities include: The 3 main responsibilities will be to plan, monitor, and document the progress of the project to keep it on schedule and within budget.

• Planning : Define and document project scope, goals and deliverables that support operational goals. Create project timelines for all initiatives, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines. Delegate tasks on the project plans to the appropriate team members. Adjusting the project plan as needed based on organizational priorities. Oversee implementation of new processes and procedures. Build collaborative and productive teams.
• Monitoring : Lead cross functional team meetings to project plan. Assure team members are completing tasks and adhering to timeline. Maintain consistent communication. Participate in cross functional discussions regarding projects. Present and facilitate meetings with teams, management, and key stakeholders. Ensure effective decisions are made when needed. Serve as the point of contact for all questions related to the project. Manage the identification, resolution and escalation of project risks, critical path, and issues. Develop best practices and solutions to improve the process.
• Documenting : Create project-based communication (agendas, minutes, status, timelines, informational materials) and distribute information as appropriate. Update project information in Workfront, ensuring the system is up to date for project reporting. Foster effective communication with stakeholders concerning project status. Perform post project audits to ensure effectiveness of and adherence to implemented projects/processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent higher level of education
• 5+ years of professional level work experience (M&A, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Corporate)
• 2+ years of project management experience
• Global and/or Regional experience (working across cultures and various levels of the organization)
• Travel up to 10% required in this role

• PMP Certification
• Stage Gate experience
• Attention to detail, ability to influence stakeholders
• Process oriented
• Self Starter; Ability to work autonomously
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to include high impact communication skills