Project Manager, Operations
Formerra
| Company | Formerra |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Romeoville |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Who We Are
Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading ecommerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways – driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com .
Formerra leads in the market with the following key capabilities:
Problem-solving mindset, based on ingenuity and backed by a skilled and experienced commercial team that brings differentiated insights across markets including healthcare, consumer, industrial and mobility
Expansive material portfolio, including engineering thermoplastics and traditional polymers across leading material brands
Integrated, long-standing relationships with leading, global suppliers
Unparalleled and highly specialized technical, processing, and design support
Regulatory-compliant material support and expertise
Position Summary
The PMO is responsible for providing project management leadership for cross-functional business initiatives. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure strategic projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, project management skills, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate project steering committee meetings and executive status update, including prioritization of projects and resources across the organization.
Lead and manage strategic cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation.
Develop project charters, business cases, timelines, budgets, resource plans, and governance structures.
Establish project management methodologies, tools, templates, and reporting standards.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and overall project health.
Drive accountability across stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Support organizational transformation, process improvement, system implementation, and change management initiatives.
Drive adoption of best practices in project management, change management, and operational excellence.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and strengthen project outcomes.
Manage indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, professional services, facilities, logistics, HR services, marketing, travel), collaborating with functional leaders to support contract management, negotiation, and spend.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline.
5+ years of experience in Project Management.
Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and influence senior stakeholders; demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
Solid analytical skills and comfort working with data.
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or specialty chemicals environments.
Experience implementing or improving procurement policies and controls.
Core Competencies & Skills
Strategic and analytical thinker with strong financial acumen
Excellent commercial judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment
Project planning and execution including chang