IT Project Coordinator

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customer. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards — we set them. And while others may aim to be best-in-class, we’re constantly hustling to be even better. How do we do it? Through the Tenneco Way. Driven by our Core Values and our winning mindset, we're relentless in our pursuit to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. Our 61,000 employees are the changemakers of this ambition, bringing drive, passion, and dedication to everything we do.

Want to be a part of Team Tenneco? If so, we’re looking for an IT Project Coordinator to join our Athens team! 

IT Project Coordinator

Job Summary:

Provides IT Infrastructure support on-site and remotely (solving second level Incident, Problem and Request management), maintenance (Change, Asset Management and Patching) and support project execution, partnering with Global IT Enterprise teams and external service providers, utilizing tools and following IT Standards and Procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Tenneco may make reasonable accommodations to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

• • Supports Incident and Request management submitted through IT Service management system per service level objectives.
  • Supports procurement, installation, configuration and support end user devices like Laptops, Desktops, Workstations, and mobile devices through staging or manual deployment of standard software, apps, PBX and Phone systems.
  • Supports Enterprise IT teams in additional troubleshoots and maintains Server, Network (WAN & LAN), Monitoring UPS and Switches, Backup Environment, and external vendor.
  • Reports issues through service desk tools and follows-up through enterprise team and or vendors for critical and high issues tracking and escalating until closure.
  • Supports the on-site Computer Room, Racks, cabling, and Data room maintenance tasks.
  • Manages and maintains IT Asset Register through tools.
  • Maintains and loads backup tapes per backup policy and direction from Global Enterprise teams and supports restoration of data per requests.
  • Covers all critical equipment through Annual maintenance contract, reports issues with services providers and escalates per vendor services level agreement.
  • Follows Change Management processes and Critical Communication Process during outages and changes.
  • Actively participates in Local and Regional areas to understand business requirements, team progress, and work on action plans per committed timelines.
  • Supports in providing all infrastructure cost for AOP preparation and tracks spending monthly within the financial limits.
  • Participates in Monthly Service Level reviews, Continuous Improvement and exercises deep problem solving (8D) to avoid repeat issues.
  • Provides basic training new IT Users on IT Process and IT Systems usage.
  • Supports Entitlement processes for end users access request.
  • Executes patching plan for site(s) equipment’s and execution the plan.
  • Participates and supports audit activities based on Internal Audit requirements.
  • Other duties as required.

Education / Experience:

• • Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an IT operations / service organization within a complex IT Infrastructure environment providing support on-site and remotely (automotive and / or manufacturing industries is a plus).
  • ITIL, Microsoft Certified Desktop Service Technician (MCDST), HP Desktop / Printer preferred. Skills:
  • Ability to work independently in a matrix organization.
  • Excellent knowledge on Installation, Configuration, Patching and troubleshooting of Windows versions for PC’s, Microsoft Tools and other Client-side Software installations,
  • Good skills with Dell Hardware (Desktop, Laptop, Printers), handheld scanners, barcode printers and plotters.
  • Basic Knowledge on troubleshooting of Windows Server and Cisco Switches, Access Points and routers, APC UPS, LAN and WAN, Biometrics devices.
  • Optional Skills around Active Directory administration, Symantec end Point encryption, Mobile devices support.
  • Ability to work with limited Supervision.
  • Excellent Service Desk process knowledge and good understanding of service level objectives.
  • Ability to learn quickly and willingness to adapt to changes.
  • Customer-focused, active listening, and empathy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. The ability to communicate in other languages relevant for the region is a plus.
  • Ability to interface and influence at multiple organizational levels and initiate escalation appropriately.
  • Excellent relationship building and networking skills and ability to translate technical concepts into nontechnical terms.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.