Project Analyst
Saint-GobainWHY DO WE NEED YOU? As part of the North America Global Business Services (GBS) organization, the Project Management Office (PMO) drives strategic Finance and shared services initiatives that deliver business value, operational excellence, digital innovation, and sustainable change. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects while partnering with leaders across North America to improve the way business services are delivered. Working within a collaborative, high-performing team, you will support initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, continuous improvement, and disciplined project execution. You'll help guide projects from planning through implementation, ensuring key milestones are achieved, risks are addressed, stakeholders remain informed, and measurable outcomes are realized. No two days are the same. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities across GBS functions and business teams, supporting project governance and communications, tracking progress and risks, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and helping teams maintain momentum toward successful delivery. What You'll Do Support project deployments and business improvement initiatives impacting more than 50 North American businesses across functions such as Accounting & Reporting, Purchase-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Tax, Travel & Expense, and other GBS-supported areas. Identify process bottlenecks, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities, helping evaluate and implement solutions that leverage digital technologies, automation, process mining, artificial intelligence, and data-driven insights. Contribute to enterprise transformation initiatives, including supporting the implementation, expansion, and value realization of platforms such as Celonis across Saint-Gobain North America. Assist with change management activities, project readiness assessments, adoption planning, risk tracking, and benefit realization efforts to help ensure successful outcomes. Prepare project updates, governance materials, and performance reporting for stakeholders and leadership teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, user experience, compliance, and business performance. Why Join Us Gain exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives across North America. Work on high-visibility projects that create measurable impact across multiple business functions. Develop experience in project management, business transformation, process improvement, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and change management. Join a team that embraces collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Additional Information This is a hybrid position based in Malvern, PA, with employees expected to follow local in-office attendance guidelines. Travel requirements are minimal. IS THIS JOB FOR YOU? Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered. 3-5 years of experience supporting shared services projects and initiatives in a professional environment. Experience working with operational finance processes, including accounts payable, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost analysis, invoice reconciliation, and the use of financial data to support business decisions. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and translate complex information into actionable insights. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting finance-related projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, performance reporting, and process improvement initiatives. Working knowledge of ERP systems, financial platforms, workflow tools, or project management software; experience …