Portfolio Management Data Analyst

Reference #: JR26845

At PPG's Coatings Innovation Center, we don't just innovate; we revolutionize. This is the arena where groundbreaking ideas come to life and where our scientists invent the future. As the Portfolio Data Analyst, you will be at the heart of this transformation.

Your primary responsibility will be to analyze and interpret data from research and development projects. This analysis will uncover insights, identify trends, and use statistical and computational techniques. You will create visualizations and reports for stakeholders to support strategic decisions.

In this role you work closely with Portfolio Managers of Corporate Science & Technology and Global R&D. You will collaborate with various professionals, including researchers, technical leaders, project leaders, portfolio managers, and other data professionals within business units. You work with data collection methods, cleaning and validating data, and applying statistical analyses. These analyses include descriptive data analysis, which provides actionable insights for R&D goals and product development. This work spans across various business units globally.

Directly reporting to the PMO Director, Corporate S&T, your seasoned expertise in data analysis, insights, and visualization of data to support leadership will be the guiding compass directing our R&D initiatives.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio insight: Collect, analyze and interpret data from research and development projects to uncover insights, identify trends, and enable strategic decisions, using statistical and computational techniques to create visualizations and reports for stakeholders.

Projects: Project specific data analyzes and drive adoption for the Global R&D timekeeping initiative.

Collaboration: Involves collaborating with Group leaders and Technical Point Persons. This work includes using data collection methods, cleaning and validating data, and applying statistical analyses. The goal of these efforts is to provide relevant insights for R&D goals and product development across Front-End Innovation and New Product Development projects.

Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a point of contact for project updates, ensure stakeholders are kept informed about project status, milestones, and any potential changes or challenges.

Resource Management: Proactively analyze resource capacity, in close cooperation with stakeholders and the Global Portfolio Manager.

Tools: Drive adoption of Capacity/Demand Planning, and other data collection tools.

Performance Metrics: Maintain a system of metrics to evaluate project performance, ensuring consistent monitoring to facilitate informed decision-making.

Continuous Improvement: In close cooperation with the Global Portfolio Manager, regularly review and refine portfolio management processes and tools, seeking opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and value delivery.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related technical field.

A good multicultural background with demonstrated experience working in or with international environments. This includes an understanding of diverse markets, global business practices, and cultural nuances.

2+ years of data analysis experience, in manufacturing sectors such as paints, coatings, specialty materials, or chemicals. #LI-onsite

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. 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 and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. 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 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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 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.

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