Program Leader - Procurement, IT, Data Analytics and AI

Messer • Bridgewater, MA

74d • $113,000 - $167,000

About The Position

This role will partner with the procurement and IT organizations, while supporting data analytics within the Performance Transformation team and overseeing the AI Incubator Program across the Americas. The Program Leader partners with senior leadership within key areas of the organization to translate short- and mid-term business strategies into continuous improvement initiatives that drive profitable growth and productivity, positioning Messer Americas for long-term success. This role is an experienced partner who is entrepreneurial, results-driven, and deeply collaborative. As part of the Performance Transformation team - reporting directly to the President & CEO - we lead critical transformation efforts from concept through execution. We operate in a business partnership model built on trust, business acumen, and shared accountability.

Requirements

• Experience in the application of continuous improvement tools/methodologies
• Advanced project management skills and the ability to create a strategic plan
• Business & analytical mindset
• Financial analysis acumen (P&L, Balance Sheet)
• Advanced Power Point and Excel Skills
• Tech savvy with a good understanding of digital technology business solutions
• Strong command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or related field (Engineering degree strongly preferred)
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in business management, strategy, finance or operations, of which 3-4 years managing large, strategic projects or programs

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or MBA preferred
• PgMP or PMP certification a plus
• Industry Experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Strategic execution partner for senior leadership - ability to digest business strategy and identify, design and lead transformation programs to achieve short- and medium-term goals
• Provide forward-looking consultation and external benchmarking insights for leaders in support of key transformation programs
• Work with teams to align and measure strategic KPIs, and share accountability for the results
• Embed continuous improvement expertise, tools and culture within assigned business partnership area
• Lead workshops deeper in the organization focused on generating and executing a plan to solve critical challenges
• Proactively recommend continuous improvement ideas and challenge norms
• Display a consultative approach to problem solving with the ability to flex your skills to fit the situation
• Understand the big picture while maintaining laser focus on relevant detail; ability to quantify benefits through data and identify priorities, trade-offs and solution options
• Work collaboratively to connect dots, solve problems, escalate issues, find opportunities, and address challenges

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Long term disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees