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 , 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.

When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, and showing passion for delivering on our commitments.

Careers for the Driven

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Sr. Manager, Project Engineering Mgmt . We whole-heartedly adopt a ‘never idle' mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, we’re looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents, and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.

VGO is seeking a dynamic and experienced Industry 4.0 Global Program Manager to lead the development and implementation of our Global Industry 4.0 strategy. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of digital transformation, manufacturing technologies, and program management. The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects across various regions, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and driving innovation in our operations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Global Strategy Development:

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Industry 4.0 strategy that aligns with the company’s global objectives.

• Identify opportunities to leverage digital technologies to enhance manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

• Program Management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Industry 4.0 projects across multiple regions.

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while meeting quality and performance standards.

• Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.

• Technology Integration:

• Drive the integration of advanced manufacturing technologies, including IoT, automation, robotics, AI, and data analytics, into existing processes.

• Work closely with engineering, IT, and operations teams to ensure seamless implementation and integration of new technologies.

• Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, IT specialists, data scientists, and operations managers, to achieve program goals.

• Foster collaboration and communication between global teams to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all Industry 4.0 initiatives, liaising with senior management, regional leaders, and external partners.

• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on program progress, challenges, and opportunities.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices and lessons learned from Industry 4.0 initiatives.

• Monitor industry trends and advancements in technology to keep the company at the forefront of innovation.

• Change Management:

• Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and processes.

• Provide training and support to teams to help them adapt to new tools and methodologies.

• Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and challenges related to the implementation of Industry 4.0 projects and develop mitigation strategies.

• Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations, standards, and cybersecurity requirements.

• Internal Contacts – Executive team, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Quality, Technology, Planning, Operations, Risk, Procurement, EH&S, Information Technology

• External Contacts – 3rd party consultants, Engineering firms, Integration Firms, Equipment Suppliers

• This role will travel up to 40%

What You’ll Need

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Technology, or a related field.

Education Desired:

• A master’s degree in business, Computer Science and/or engineering

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in program management, with at least 5 years focused on Industry 4.0, digital transformation, or smart manufacturing.

• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, global programs in a complex, multi-national organization.

• Experience in implementing IoT, automation, robotics, AI, and data analytics in a manufacturing environment.

Other experience:

• Project Management certification a plus.

• Professional Engineer certification a plus.

What will set you apart:

Skills:

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1. Strong understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies.

2. Excellent project management skills, with experience using PM tools like MS Project, Smartsheets, Oracle or similar.

3. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse, cross-functional teams.

4. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

5. Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.

Personal Attributes:

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1. Strategic thinker with a strong vision for the future of manufacturing.

2. Results-oriented, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

3. Adaptable and resilient, able to navigate complexity and ambiguity.

4. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and innovate.

Influencing

1. Builds excellent relationships with key internal and external customers based on trust and confidence.

2. Teaching/educating/coaching/mentoring stakeholders toward desired business outcomes.

3. Influential and charismatic, especially with decision makers and operational teams.

Collaboration

1. Ability to work within high-performing teams and is highly collaborative.

Conceptual Thinking

1. The ability to create original concepts and theories for a variety of projects, and to think creatively and beyond normal constraints.

Strategic Thinking

1. Ability to analyze process needs and balance competing interests and to determine the resources needed to meet objectives and solve problems that often span multiple environments in a business area.

2. Use thought leadership to anticipate future needs and changes that might be required.

Leveraging Systems

1. Ability to identify modifications to business practices realize effective project execution.

Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)

• HSA and flexible spending accounts

• 401(k)

• Incentive opportunity*

• Life insurance

• Short and long-term disability insurance

• Paid vacation and holidays*

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discounts

• Tuition reimbursement*

• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

The Company tries to make its recruitment process accessible to all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, for applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email 1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.