Senior IT Project Manager

Job Summary

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemical industry through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through delivery, ensuring scope, quality, timeline, and budget expectations are met.
• Oversee full project lifecycle responsibilities, including resource coordination, risk and issue management, change control, stakeholder communication, and structured change-management planning to support adoption.
• Partner closely with IT platform and product delivery teams to align technical solutions with business needs and maintain operational readiness.
• Utilize strong knowledge of operational processes to manage efforts that impact production, service operations, and overall enterprise efficiency.
• Support M&A activities by coordinating due-diligence work, guiding integration plans, and helping teams align systems, processes, and operating models post-acquisition.
• Act as a connector across business, IT, finance, HR, legal, and operations to support clear communication and priority alignment.
• Manage project and operational budgets, including forecasting, cost analysis, variance tracking, corrective action; partnering with Finance, Procurement and Vendor Management as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement and support development of junior team members.
• Guide operational portfolios using deep process knowledge to ensure readiness and deliver sustainable improvements.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, compliance, and long-term operational performance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of project management experience leading large cross-functional initiatives from planning through delivery.
• Strong operational background with understanding of processes, workflows, and cross-team dependencies.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with portfolio management systems or PMO dashboards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Agile certification (such as Certified Scrum Master or PMI-ACP).
• Exposure to systems used in manufacturing operations environments (ERP, workflow tools) or M&A processes (Data rooms, integration trackers).

Your Work Environment

Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement