{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"76363af2fa641209ef19cbb8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/76363af2fa641209ef19cbb8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/76363af2fa641209ef19cbb8","title":"Sr. Program Manager","description":"Join Our Team as a Program Manager!\nAre you a strategic thinker with a passion for leading projects and driving results? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to join our team at Dekko!\nThe Program Manager manages a portfolio of strategic projects for Group Dekko’s customers, which includes the customer, Global Sales, Marketing, Business Strategy & Development, and R & D functions. Responsible for planning, coordinating, communicating and analyzing projects that support products as well as other customer experience areas. Program Managers lead project teams to deliver projects on time, ensuring the objectives of the project are fulfilled and the results are obtained efficiently. Acts as a resource and coach to the customer support teams to ensure that project management methodologies and tools are embedded in the organization.\nSince “speed to market” is a critical goal, the Program Manager also evaluates current Group Dekko practices and identifies ways to shorten project cycles, identify risk/reward scenarios for increased speed. Will also conduct “best practice” studies within current customers, industry leaders, and others to ensure Group Dekko practices evolve effectively.\nThroughout new product launches, focus is given to capability improvements of product from a design, process, and supplier standpoint. This position will allow the individual to influence the new product design and process to achieve the highest quality products.\nWhat you'll do:\nCoordinate and execute activities for assigned markets and customer products and projects.\nCoordinate with stakeholders to promote an integrated work plan template and create individual work plans tailored to ensure deliverables are achieved. Ensure that processes, dependencies, resources and critical paths are clearly identified and managed.\nAssume lead in developing project charters and project plans for the implementation of key projects.\nMonitor and follow up on projects to bring in deliverables on time and manage until completed.\nProvide progress updates and summaries toward completion of project goals and objectives. Develop visual representation of completeness.\nResponsible for forecasting, negotiating, monitoring and controlling project schedules to ensure that implementations occur on time and that details are managed well.\nObtain necessary input and approvals required to move project through planning and implementation process.\nProvide regular updates to customers, operations, sales, and customer service teams and others for promoting review of emerging needs, identification of issues and resolutions, and timely decision-making of recommended improvements.\nWork proactively and coordinate interfaces with cross functional teams/departments to resolve problems and conflicts regarding resources, activity interdependencies and timelines associated with project implementations.\nFacilitate regular project meetings and keep project team members updated on project status and relevant issues.\nManage New Product Development process in coordination with engineering team.\nPerform risk assessments to identify potential problems.\nMaintain understanding new customer specific requirements.\nAssist with resource allocation.\nMonitor performance timeline commitments on a regular basis to ensure that product launches are completed on time and within budget.\nDefine tools used for conception, design, development, communication, and launch of new products.\nPerform run at rate assessments as needed.\nWork closely with sourcing to develop new suppliers and coordinate control plans when needed.\nOccasional travel to global manufacturing sites and suppliers as required.\nAbout you:\nAbility to lead and direct team of professionals to accomplish goals and objectives.\nAble to communicated effectively with both internal and external customers.\nProficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Microsoft Project, Visio,\nPowerPoint, Word, Excel and SharePoint.\nExperience in adjacent markets a plus, manufacturing experience required.\nExpert level attention to detail with the ability to manage projects effectively.\nBachelors degree or equivalent experience of 5 to 7 years of project management experience in mid to large projects, preferably with experience leading product development projects (product-to market) required.\nMS, MHA, MPH or MBA preferred.\nProject Management Certification Preferred.\nWhat We Offer:\nCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.\nOpportunities for professional growth and advancement.\nA collaborative and innovative work environment.\nThe chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to excellence.\nDekko is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $1.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nEmployee discount\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Preferred)\nAbility to Relocate:\nFort Wayne, IN 46818: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Dekko","rawCompany":"dekko","city":"Fort Wayne","state":"IN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:47:25.060Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"325620","title":"Toilet Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"toilet-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Program Manager","description":"Join Our Team as a Program Manager!\nAre you a strategic thinker with a passion for leading projects and driving results? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to join our team at Dekko!\nThe Program Manager manages a portfolio of strategic projects for Group Dekko’s customers, which includes the customer, Global Sales, Marketing, Business Strategy & Development, and R & D functions. Responsible for planning, coordinating, communicating and analyzing projects that support products as well as other customer experience areas. Program Managers lead project teams to deliver projects on time, ensuring the objectives of the project are fulfilled and the results are obtained efficiently. Acts as a resource and coach to the customer support teams to ensure that project management methodologies and tools are embedded in the organization.\nSince “speed to market” is a critical goal, the Program Manager also evaluates current Group Dekko practices and identifies ways to shorten project cycles, identify risk/reward scenarios for increased speed. 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