Associate Director, Global Process Excellence

PPG Industries

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Associate Director – Global Governance and Transformation Excellence (GATE), you are responsible for leading the global governance, standardization, and continuous evolution of PPG's Global Template across SAP S/4HANA and associated digital platforms. You lead a globally distributed team of process leaders and governance experts accountable for defining, maintaining, and advancing standardized end-to-end business processes, master data structures, KPI frameworks, and compliance controls. You will serve as a strategic partner between business functions and the SAP Center of Excellence (COE), ensuring scalable, compliant, and globally aligned solutions that enable business performance and transformation objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related discipline (MBA preferred)
• Minimum 8 years of experience in global process excellence, transformation, or ERP programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated leadership of global, matrixed teams
• Deep expertise in process standardization, governance, and template management
• Extensive experience with ERP systems - candidates with SAP S/4HANA will be given preferential consideration
• Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and performance management frameworks
• Proven ability to influence executive-level stakeholders across business and IT organizations

Nice To Haves

• Experience with process modeling and performance tools (e.g., Signavio) preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and govern the PPG Global Template, ensuring global consistency in business processes, master data, reporting, and compliance standards
• Lead enterprise-wide process governance and change control, including evaluation of enhancements, deviations, and new capabilities
• Drive standardization and adoption of global processes across all regions, business units, and ERP deployments
• Conduct end-to-end impact assessments across process, data, and system landscapes
• Lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives, incorporating digital innovation, automation, and emerging technologies
• Define and govern global KPI frameworks, reporting standards, and performance management disciplines
• Ensure development and maintenance of process documentation, leveraging tools such as Signavio and adoption platforms
• Act as a senior leader in global governance forums, influencing key decisions across transformation programs

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director