Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

Responsibilities:

Program Leadership Lead cross-functional programs from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals Manage initiatives such as: New product introductions and operational readiness Manufacturing site consolidation and optimization ERP system conversion and integration Enterprise simplification and process harmonization Inventory reduction and working capital improvement Develop and maintain detailed program plans, budgets, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies Provide executive-level reporting and insights to senior leadership Team Enablement & Coaching Train and mentor global operations team members on: Project charter creation and scope definition Prioritization techniques and portfolio management Project management methodologies and tools Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement Build internal capabilities to scale project execution across the enterprise

Qualifications:

Education /

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Capabilities/Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in program management within manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments Proven track record of leading enterprise-level transformation initiatives Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and digital operations tools Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Experience in coaching and developing cross-functional teams PMP or equivalent certification preferred Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed #LI-LS1 Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!