Digital Business Supply Chain Program Manager

Generac Power Systems•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

The Digital Business Program Manager manages medium-to-large-scale, cross-functional technology programs that enable business transformation and value realization. The role works with business and technology leaders to develop outcome-based program roadmaps and manage delivery. It coordinates stakeholders and teams, manages project scope, requirements, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and documentation, and communicates project progress and escalations. The position also contributes to the ongoing development of Project Management Methodology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information systems or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Five years of large-scale project and program management experience, with a background in managing data and supply chain projects.
Proven track record of planning and leading global teams.
Proven track record of managing supply chain and data programs and projects.
Experience leading the planning and execution of outcome-based roadmaps.
Working knowledge of Waterfall and Agile life-cycle methodologies.
Ability to deliver results while managing multiple projects and balancing resources, timing, and quality of outcomes.
Success influencing people and teams who are not all direct reports, and ability to manage conflict.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong prioritization and multitasking ability in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to learn new technology applications and process techniques quickly.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or Scrum Master Certificate.
Education or training in program management and leadership.
Experience building and managing project schedules in Jira or a similar project management tool.
Experience executing projects in the supply chain and data domain.
Experience mapping business process flows.
Experience with large data and integration projects.
Ability to analyze data and insights.
Knowledge of the supply chain domain.

Responsibilities

Work with project stakeholders to define scope, requirements, and deliverable objectives.
Manage relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including software developers, business owners, security experts, and external resources, to meet project goals.
Plan and coordinate program and project management tasks and deliverables.
Assist with planning and execution of testing sessions as needed.
Maintain project timelines and target dates, ensuring assigned phases are completed within budgeted time and cost constraints and that deadlines and milestones are communicated.
Ensure resource availability and allocation.
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
Use verification techniques to manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Create, manage, and communicate effective project plans, objectives, and updates to stakeholders.
Contribute to the ongoing development of Project Management Methodology.
Report and escalate issues to management as needed.