Connect PPG Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project management for SAP EWM/WMS, OTC, and PTP workstreams.
• Translate program milestones into detailed plans, activities, owners, dependencies, and target dates.
• Proactively plan and drive execution, identifying required actions without waiting for detailed direction.
• Partner closely with SAP COE, Business Teams, PRT, PMO, Testing, Data team etc. providing hands-on planning, coordination, problem-solving, and follow-up.
• Drive cross-functional teams toward committed milestones and ensure actions are followed through to closure.
• Provide hands-on PM support across Data Conversion, Mock Cycles, SIT/UAT, system and ecosystem integration, Cutover, Go-Live, and Hypercare.
• Coordinate end-to-end dependencies across SAP, business processes, data, and ecosystem applications.
• Support Cutover Strategy and drive workstream Cutover planning, readiness, Mock Cutovers, and Go-Live preparation.
• Proactively identify risks, issues, resource constraints, and dependencies and drive mitigation or recovery plans.
• Lead workstream governance and provide clear, concise status reporting to PMO and program leadership.
• Demonstrate very strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, driving alignment across functions, cultures, regions, and countries.
• Act as a hands-on problem solver who brings the right stakeholders together, removes blockers, and drives decisions and actions to completion.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of project management experience, preferably in large-scale SAP, ERP, or business transformation programs.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional workstreams.
• Strong experience across Data Conversion, SIT/UAT, Integration, Cutover, Go-Live, and Hypercare.
• Strong project planning, governance, risk, issue, dependency, and change-management capabilities.
• Proven ability to independently translate high-level objectives into executable project plans and drive delivery.
• Very strong stakeholder management, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to effectively lead geographically and culturally diverse teams without direct reporting authority.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, IT, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English, written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP S/4HANA or major ERP transformation experience.
• Experience with SAP EWM/WMS, OTC, and/or PTP.
• Experience with SAP Data Conversion, Mock Cycles, SIT/UAT, Cutover, and Go-Live.
• Experience delivering international and multicultural programs.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on, and self-driven Project Manager who takes ownership rather than waiting for direction.

The successful candidate should be able to build the plan, mobilize the right teams, anticipate risks, remove blockers, and drive execution through successful Go-Live and stabilization.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

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.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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