Director of Operations Program Management

Clarios•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Operations Program Management leads the planning, development, execution, and end-to-end governance of strategic operational initiatives across the organization. This role ensures cross-functional programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives, scalability, and performance improvements. This role partners directly with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, Quality, and HR to execute complex, high-impact product, process, and strategic programs across multiple sites and regions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or other related field is required.
At least 10 years of experience in operations, program management, or manufacturing leadership.
At least 5 years leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in a multi-site environment

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the operations program management framework, including standards, tools, and governance processes
Prioritize and manage a portfolio of strategic initiatives aligned with business and operational goals
Establish program KPIs, milestones, reporting cadence, and executive-level visibility
Oversee end-to-end execution of large-scale, cross-functional operations programs (i.e., product/process changes, new product introductions, cost reduction initiatives, strategic network moves, and digital transformations)
Ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and meet defined success criteria
Identify risks, resolve issues, and drive accountability across stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and resource allocations
Lead cross-functional program teams, ensuring clear roles, ownership, and communication
Influence decision-making at the executive level and escalate critical issues appropriately
Drive standardization of program management processes and best practices across sites
Ensure programs deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost, and delivery
Drive scalability and replication of best practices across the network
Align process capability and capacity planning with product roadmap
Lead change management efforts to ensure successful program adoption and sustainment
Develop and execute communication plans for stakeholders at all levels (plant to executive)
Build alignment and engagement across diverse teams and geographies
Manage program budgets, capital planning, and financial tracking
Track and report on program ROI, cost savings, and operational impact
Ensure alignment with overall financial and strategic plans