Project Manager
Lubrizol Corporation · Pune, Maharashtra, India
Chemical Manufacturing · 5,001-10,000 employees
About the role
The Project Manager will oversee top-priority projects across Lubrizol businesses, ensuring they are completed within budget and timeline constraints. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop project plans, manage risks, and provide regular updates to senior management.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a technical field along with 5-7 years of experience in a multinational environment. A PMP or similar project management certification is required, as well as proven experience in managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Full description
Shape the Future with Us.
At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee top priority projects across Lubrizol businesses, ensuring successful execution and completion within defined timelines and budgets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams spanning commercial, operations, R&D, information technology, supply chain, procurement etc. to drive project success.
- Develop and maintain project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Coordinate project activities, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues and challenges as they arise.
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and senior management, ensuring effective communication across the organization.
- Foster a collaborative and results-oriented project management culture within the organization.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and project management methodologies to continuously improve project delivery.
- Complete any project management training provided
- Collaborate on best practices with fellow project managers.
Educational Qualifications, and Work Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience within a multinational business environment
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or technical field required
- Project management certifications (such as PMP)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience managing projects / business initiatives, with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving
- Person should be able understand the strategy and be able to implement the strategy as standalone project
- Proven track record in successfully managing complex projects in a cross-functional environment.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate teams towards achieving project objectives.
Techno-functional Skills:
- Experience with project planning tools (Planview, ServiceNow PPM, MS Project)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- PMP or similar certifications
Required Operative Skills:
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience within a multinational business environment
- Minimum of 2 years of experience managing projects / business initiatives, with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving
- Person should be able understand the strategy and be able to implement the strategy as standalone project
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate teams towards achieving project objectives.
Required Behavioral and Collaboration Skills:
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven track record in successfully managing complex projects in a cross-functional environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Required Soft Skills:
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- Good presentation making and delivering skills.
Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.
