Associate Director, Global Process Excellence

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. You will be based out of the Pittsburgh General Office and report to the Director, PPG Program.

Key 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

Qualifications

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

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: 

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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