Business Excellence and Strategic Projects Specialist

.Business Excellence and Strategic Projects Specialist page is loaded Business Excellence and Strategic Projects Specialistlocations: Dublin-Dublin-Irelandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: WD Strategic Projects Specialist Silent Aire - Dublin What you will do We are seeking a Strategic Projects Specialist to use your skills and expertise to optimize our people's talents and resources by leading cross functional Continuous Improvement Projects. Reporting to the Production Process Engineering Manager. this role combines financial analysis, operational insights and grant application management. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement skills, experience in finance, and the ability to coordinate grant-related activities. How you will do it Cross-Functional Project Coordination Work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering teams to drive breakthrough performance in People, Quality, Safety, Production and Cost. Support organisational transformation initiatives, such as digitalisation, automation, or manufacturing capacity expansion. This role is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities, and enabling data driven decision making. Support and lead root cause analysis workshops and manage the implementation of corrective actions. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in clear, actionable formats. Partner with leadership to ensure projects support business and operational priorities.Operational Analysis Identify operational efficiencies and process improvements through data-driven insights. Support change management initiatives including process redesign, technology adoption, and operational transformations. Use your statistical knowledge to track project performance and assure timely completion and achievement of product/process quality and cost improvement goals. Support Operational and Financial reporting and perform variance analysis, trend analysis, and forecasting to support budgeting and planning. Apply Lean Six Sigma in managing Continuous Improvement Projects. Promote a culture of structured problem solving and operational excellence.Grant Administration & Project Management Coordinate the end-to-end process of grant applications, including research, documentation, and submission. Track grant deadlines, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations. Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary data and ensure accurate financial reporting for grant proposals. Maintain records of grant activities and prepare progress reports for stakeholders. What we look for Required Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or related field. 2+ years of experience in project management, business analysis, or strategic/operational roles. Strong understanding of financial statements, cost analysis, and budgeting. Excellent organisational management and project management skills. Strong presentation skills - ability to clearly communicate complex data insights and processes to stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Preferred Familiarity with manufacturing, engineering or technology environments. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies. Analytical thinking and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong data visualization and storytelling skills. Proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving. Effectively use Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint and PowerBI. buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.