Tarkett, a leading manufacturer of premium floorcoverings, has an exciting role within the North American R&D/Engineering team. The Strategic Project Manager is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a project’s execution, from concept through to industrialization and validation phases and will be responsible for the follow up project post mortem. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting the Product Manager(s) and Project Engineers(s) conferring with all projects direct and indirect stakeholders. Including, liaising with Procurement and legal departments procuring and managing outside contractors as well as all operations functions, scheduling project phases and managing project deliverables. The Strategic Projects Manager manages all aspects of project budgets including project change orders as well as providing regular updates. This individual acts as the primary point of contact for all internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and subcontractors, Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Establish and lead a multidisciplinary team- providing project management leadership for all strategic projects. Train local leaders to manage projects/ sub projects. Proven ability to turn conceptual ideas into fully industrialized processes by utilizing existing, or developing new technologies. Conduct Gate Reviews and routinely interact with Senior Management and other stakeholders to communicate project status per the established Project Communications Plan. Assign tasks, responsibilities, and accountability to team members to achieve Project and Product goals. Provide expert advice and oversight to local project teams. Aligning projects with a company's mission and objectives. Assessing the tools and techniques a company uses to manage projects. Experience / Qualifications 8 years of experience leading complex Manufacturing operations projects/New product innovation. Bachelor's Degree in a related field Strong interpersonal skills with ability to promote team interaction and execution Strong written and oral communication skills. Extreme attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects with high levels of complexity What We Offer A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options! Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements. Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation. Who we are: With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe. Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best. As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions. https://www.tarkett.com/