Associate, Program Management

Whirlpool • Chicago, IL

71d • $43,200 - $86,400

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking an Associate, Program Management for its in-house, award-winning creative agency and studio, WoW Studios. Our growing team of passionate and collaborative humans is focused on best-in-class advertising, storytelling, and consumer experience for all of Whirlpool's brands including KitchenAid, Whirlpool, JennAir, Maytag, and Amana. We're committed to increasing and elevating Whirlpool's output of campaigns, content, design, experiences, and digital innovation across all consumer touchpoints (in-store, film, social, digital, experiential, etc). WoW Studios is located in the historic Reid Murdoch Building at the edge of Chicago's Riverwalk and at Whirlpool's Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI. This role can sit in either location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of experience in program, project, or account management within a marketing or agency environment
• Experience supporting the management of integrated, multicomponent programs from ideation to execution

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience identifying potential off-scope risks and navigating ambiguity
• Ability to assist in synthesizing data and insights to inform objectives and actions
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Workfront)
• Process-oriented with a willingness to learn and improve
• Comfortable providing feedback constructively
• A collaborative team player

Responsibilities

• Manage go-to-market product launch and retail activation content development across our portfolio of brands.
• Manage the lifecycle of projects from initiation to completion, assisting with day-to-day execution and helping teams meet milestones and maintain progress.
• Serve as a point of contact within WoW Studios to support cross-functional stakeholders, helping to build positive and collaborative relationships.
• Monitor project scope, flag potential deviations, and collaborate with the WoW cross-functional team to understand capacity and support project prioritization.
• Maintaining detailed project documentation throughout the program, including conference reports and next steps.
• Monitor and communicate project risks, and assist in the implementation of contingency plans.
• Collect and report post-mortem data at a project level.
• Master internal procedures and actively support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate project management best practices and contribute to strategic thinking.
• Support the adoption and use of project management tools and systems.
• Assist in ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to project requirements.
• Help maintain resource accuracy across pillars to support accurate forecasting.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Support the development and delivery of presentations to stakeholders as needed.

Benefits

• Compensation: $43,200 - $86,400 + Annual Bonus
• Generous benefits package
• Whirlpool employee discount
• Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
• Stocked kitchenettes
• Beautiful, recently renovated office space
• Biking/walking trails
• Access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required)
• Always On Flexibility
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree