Implementation Manager

Join Ecolab's Water for Climate Implementation team as a Project Implementation Manager - Brewery. Ecolab's Water for Climate program supports clients with outcome-based water solutions to help ensure businesses and their communities have access to the water they need to thrive.

In this role, you will be part of the Ecolab operations team working closely with the Ecolab Water for Climate (EWC) program manager, EWC dedicated expert team, as well as the Food & Beverage and Nalco Water field sales teams. You will support Ecolab brewery clients, working full time at the assigned customer site, and will be responsible for the execution of the planned projects. As the Implementation Manager, you will lead the projects, facilitate resources and equipment on time, and report on progress.

What you will do:

Manage and Execute EWC Roadmap Projects

• Prepare the implementation schedule based on the provided roadmap with a detailed description of activities (by week), timelines, internal and external resources, equipment installation.
• Lead and coordinate the projects agreed on by quarter.
• Responsible for the timely implementation of the agreed projects.
• Document delays and root causes timely and precisely.

Communicate with Internal & External Stakeholders

• Prepare and communicate the quarterly projects overview which are connected to the performance-based fees.
• Communicate on a weekly base to the Ecolab program manager the progress of the projects.
• Support the CAM team with invoicing of the agreed fees.
• Available to answer questions over the projects by the brewery at first contact.
• Explain the principles of the agreement to external stakeholders.

Manage and Direct Resources

• Manage the necessary support by the brewery, Ecolab resources and external partner resources on time.
• Responsible for sign-off of projects.
• Raise issues on time and participate in exploring possible solutions.
• Ask for timely help in case of conflicts, progress blockers etc.

Position Details

• Position is based in Harrisonburg, VA, working directly at the customer site
• Schedule may vary based on project implementation requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree, preferably in STEM, chemical or mechanical engineering, food technology or related education
• 2 or more years experience in an industrial, manufacturing settings
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience; PMP certification is an asset
• Affinity with food & beverage processing, technical knowledge of breweries, quality management experience
• Clear communicator (written-verbally) to internal and external (brewery) stakeholders at different levels (shop floor, experts, brewery management, corporate management)
• Organized: Works in a structured way and reports in a transparent way
• Ability to influence without direct authority, this position will manage and coordinate projects done by vendors, Ecolab employees, and customer employees
• Ability to deliver results on time, in full
• Understand Ecolab value proposition for industrial customers
• Able to explain in a compact and transparent way to our external and internal stakeholders, the benefits and value of the offered Ecolab solutions
• Knows how to get the right information internally from experts and the commercial team
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Strong relationship building skills with both internal and external stake holders
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through others, managing task tension and competing priorities including delegating and escalating effectively

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply today!

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