Strategic Project Management Manager

About Bridgestone

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

At Bridgestone, you are always Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. 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 are made of, because who you are is what we need.

So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

The incumbent main role is responsible for leading high-impact, cross-functional projects that support the organization's strategic goals. This role ensures that strategic initiatives are executed effectively, on time, and within budget, while aligning with broader business objectives.

Key member to lead change management efforts and support organizational transformation initiatives, collaborating with senior local/regional/global leadership, function heads, and external partners.

Strategic Project Leadership

• Ensure projects are aligned with corporate strategy and business goals;
• Translate strategic projects into actionable project plans;
• Evaluate project proposals for strategic fit and feasibility.

Key Project Planning & Execution:

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria;
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations;
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute projects effectively;
• Track project progress using KPIs and dashboards;
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies;
• Provide regular updates to executives and sponsors.

Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate with senior leadership and key stakeholders (Brazil, LA, BSAM, BSJ);
• Manage expectations and ensure stakeholder needs are met;
• Facilitate decision-making and resolve conflicts;
• Communicate forecast changes and implications to stakeholders.

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• Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or its equivalent with business management related discipline would be preferred
• 7–10+ years of experience in project management, strategy, or consulting
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Proven experience in cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
• Must be proficient in both writing and speaking in English. Spanish would have added advantage

Teammate should demonstrate:

• Success in driving change, achieving targets and working across the different functions and teams
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, competitive positioning, and business levers
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of integrity, respect for others, persistence and passion for success
• Able to create and explain presentations at adequate level
• Able to coordinate and organize meetings in order and organized manner
• Able to understand basic business knowledge like financials (P&L)
• Technical skills: Advanced Excel, financial modeling and Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau)

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality". We offer you more than just competitive payment; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. 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.