Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities
The Program Manager will manage and optimize the capital project portfolio within the Capital Project Execution and Excellence department. This role involves understanding Eastman’s capital processes, leading portfolio development with commercial and manufacturing teams, assisting with Scope, Estimate and Risk (SER) development, participating in capital reviews, proposing projects for funding, and guiding projects through prioritization. Additionally, the Program Manager will improve capital processes, lead new initiatives, and assist in technical reviews of medium and large projects. Strong project management skills, excellent communication, stakeholder collaboration, and adaptability to changing conditions are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the capital portfolio by working with commercial and manufacturing teams to optimize their capital needs
• Manage and optimize the capital forecast and cashflow management to align with business and manufacturing objectives
• Lead the coordination of capital through plant managers and site capital coordinators to develop and maintain a 3-5 year capital portfolio plan
• Drive program, process initiatives, and improved discipline in capital processes, capital planning, and communications
• Assist in the development and management of Technical Reviews program for medium and large projects
• Lead areas to drive capital project justification and risk prioritization scoring processes
• Deliver training to stakeholders on capital processes and procedures
Qualifications
Required:
3 years of experience of project/program management in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Must be available during East Coast Business Hours Must be able to travel to our Kingsport Headquarters approximately 3-4 times a year
What will really make you stand out:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, finance or equivalent degree. Strong knowledge of capital processes and procedures. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 5+ years of experience. Experience working in Power BI.
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Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.