Operations Program Manager

Accountable for program scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments. Lead project teams. Identify required activities across functions, hold team members accountable for successful execution. Maintain a structured resource allocation plan. Employ effective requirements and change management techniques. Assess and promptly communicate potential impacts of any changes and recommendations to stakeholders. Lead teams in program risk assessment and deployment of sound mitigation strategies. Monitor risk and take decisive and early action to resolve any issues. Maintain a robust Communications Plan, inclusive of regular presentations to senior leaders relevant to status of programs. Prepare and publish formal program metrics and reports on a (minimum) monthly basis. Participate in annual planning processes such as EBS Pull Events. Understand CPA strategic plans and help determine project priorities and benefits. Work with functional leaders to accurately forecast, monitor, and report on program financials. Manage projects within profit plan budget. Serve as a PROLaunch champion, mentor other PMs in the PMO community, help with implementation of improvement action plans and standardization of PM best practices. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. A minimum of 3 years of experience leading programs or projects for engineering or manufacturing teams. A Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a Business or Engineering Discipline. A minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing, program management, and leadership of project teams. PMP Certification Knowledge of the product design and manufacturing processes. Knowledge of Program and Project Management methodologies, processes and tools. Strong analytical skills and business acumen. Must be able to achieve goals by working collaboratively and cross-functionally. Must be capable of working effectively in diverse cultural situations with our global team members. Must be capable of initiating and providing recommendations for Business Unit and Division senior leadership review and approval that will achieve desired outcomes.