Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

General Management

Position Summary

The Shared Services department serves many areas including, but limited to, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Order to Cash, and Marketing. We are seeking a highly organized and results-oriented Project Manager and Business Analyst to join our Shared Services Transformation team. You will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of multiple projects by leveraging your analytical skills, problem-solving acumen, and ability to streamline processes. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of assigned projects, from planning and execution to analysis and reporting, while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders. This project manager will be a pooled resource that can be deployed to various types of projects and service areas.

Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead the full lifecycle of 1-3 assigned projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.

• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, and risk management strategies.

• Track project progress, analyze performance metrics, and provide regular progress reports and updates to stakeholders.

• Proactively identify and resolve project roadblocks, implementing effective solutions to maintain momentum.

• Manage project documentation, including requirements, specifications, and deliverables, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Business Analysis:

• Conduct thorough data analysis to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for process improvement to optimize workflows.

• Translate project requirements into actionable plans and solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze needs, and ensure project deliverables meet expectations.

• Develop process flow diagrams and documentation.

• Executions project actions, process changes, and measuring impact.

Collaboration:

• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless project execution and communication.

• Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders at all levels, clearly conveying project progress, challenges, and resolutions.

• Foster a collaborative environment that prioritizes open communication and problem-solving.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 working years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience

• 5 years experience in Project Management

• Prior experience using business analytics

• Prior experience with Service Level Agreements (SLA's)

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in Shared Services

• PMP or related certification

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.