Senior Manager, Automotive Front Line IT (Portfolio & Compliance)

The Senior Manager, Automotive Front Line IT (Portfolio & Compliance) leads portfolio governance, strategic planning, financial preparation and compliance coordination across Automotive Front Line IT. You will provide integrated oversight of delivery performance, resources, risks and dependencies, while leading governance forums, executive reporting and value-focused digital portfolio execution. We ask that you be an experienced leader able to operate independently, influence senior stakeholders and manage complex cross-functional priorities.

You will report to IT Director, Automotive and Packaging and complies with local Hybrid Attendance policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management – Maintain the Automotive Digital IT portfolio framework for intake, prioritization, investment tracking, performance measures and value realization in close collaboration with business and Digital IT stakeholders. Lead portfolio reviews and provide ecommendations on priorities, risks and trade-offs.
• Service Delivery – Lead legacy ERP service delivery, ensuring business continuity, effective service management and controlled transition to PPG standard ERP.·
• Customer Champion – Develop strong Automotive business understanding to ensure the voice of the customer shapes portfolio priorities and delivery outcomes.·
• Governance & Strategic Operations – Establish consistent governance standards, tools and operating rhythms across the portfolio. Lead portfolio steering committees and cross-functional alignment forums; maintain executive dashboards, decision logs and action tracking to drive accountability and timely resolution.
• Dependencies Management – Own visibility and escalation of cross-project dependencies, capacity constraints, delivery risks and business-readiness impacts.·
• Risk & Compliance – Coordinate audit and compliance readiness, control ownership, evidence collection and remediation with Business, Quality, Cybersecurity and other control functions.
• Financial & Capacity Planning – Lead preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, capital requests, and resource plans in partnership with Automotive and Packaging Front Line IT Director and project leads. Provide analysis of funding needs, portfolio trade-offs, benefits and capability gaps for leadership approval.
• Stakeholder Leadership – Build trusted relationships with business and Digital IT stakeholders, sponsors, project leaders and external partners. Facilitate alignment, negotiate complex priorities, resolve conflicts and influence decisions across functions and geographies.
• Operational Excellence – Improve portfolio and compliance processes through standardization, lessons learned, analytics and AI-enabled capabilities. Maintain practical playbooks, templates and guidance that strengthen delivery discipline and transparency.
• People Leadership – Lead, coach and develop assigned team members and are actively responsible for conducting the performance process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or global equivalent
• 10+ years of related work experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Strong proficiency with project delivery and project portfolio management processes, systems, and tools
• Demonstrated experience of successful program/project delivery

How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

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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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