Program Manager

Role Description The Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating a group of related projects to deliver strategic business value aligned with organizational objectives. This role leads Project Managers and cross-functional project teams across Manufacturing, Engineering, and support functions. The role also includes monitoring overall portfolio performance, managing portfolio-level risk, supporting governance and decision-making, and maintaining communication between portfolio stakeholders and the leaders of individual programs and projects. This role is remote within the following states: AZ, FL, GA, IL, KS, NC, NE, SD, TN, TX, WI, and WY. Candidates may reside in or relocate to any of these states. Relocation assistance will be provided. Manage a team of Project Managers Ensure alignment of all program initiatives with strategic business objectives Define program-level goals, and success metrics tied to business outcomes Partner with executive stakeholders to align priorities and expected benefits Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers Establish performance expectations and accountability Promote collaboration and continuous improvement within the PMO Support development of project management standards and best practices Provide guidance and motivation to program and project teams Coordinate business requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder approval Convert requirements into tasks and determine task priorities Review project schedules with functional project managers Ensure project scope and costs are agreed upon by the stakeholders Balance the cost, schedule, and time frames against the project requirements Proactively drive tasks to completion in accordance with the project schedule Perform cost analysis for projects Identify effective solutions to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems Define and manage resource capacity and time tracking Recognize potential problem areas and implement alternative solutions Serve as escalation point to define and mitigate overall project risk Manage the project change control processes Provide regular updates to key stakeholders on project performance status Drive relevant, concise, and effective project communication Report project metrics to key stakeholders Responsible for quantifying the project's Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Coordinate project related RFI / RFPs with third parties and internal IT procurement team Maintain a good working relationship and engage in frequent communication with service provider(s) Review and approve payment requests and change orders Support improving the Project Management community Participate in the exchange of ideas and information within the PMO Demonstrate commitment to customer service Comply with and follow all procedures within the company security policy May perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications BS degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience 8 - 12 years of progressively responsible experience actively leading projects of medium size and/or scope with cross-functional teams Ability to travel up to 25% of the time PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification or equivalent is highly preferred Acquired knowledge and experience in a manufacturing, shop floor environment Experience working with project management software, such as Microsoft Office Suite including Teams and Project Master the ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority Advanced soft skills including the desire to work with diverse and geographically dispersed teams Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills Must be self-motivated, creative, and efficient in proposing solutions Be collaborative in driving decisions and able to deal with all levels of management and stakeholders Highly adaptable to constantly changing technology and environments Highly organized with acute attention to detail