Manager, Program Management
About The Position
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
- 5+ years of Program Management experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, project management methodologies, and industry best practices.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional programs from concept through execution.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in engineering and project management tools.
- Estimated travel 25% required to Customer Locations and R&D/Manufacturing Sites (Detroit Metro and Buffalo, NY)
Nice To Haves
- a Master’s degree is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and governance of multiple strategic programs and initiatives.
- Establish program objectives, success metrics, milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation plans.
- Drive alignment across cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of business outcomes.
- Monitor program health and provide regular status updates to executive leadership.
- Recruit, develop, coach, and manage a team of Program Managers.
- Set performance goals and provide ongoing feedback and career development opportunities.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
- Partner with senior leadership to translate business strategy into executable program roadmaps.
- Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Manage program portfolios and prioritize initiatives based on business value and resource availability.
- Build strong relationships with executives, business leaders, and cross-functional partners.
- Facilitate decision-making and resolve complex issues and escalations.
- Ensure clear communication of program objectives, progress, risks, and outcomes.
- Establish program governance frameworks, processes, and reporting mechanisms.
- Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, quality standards, and program management best practices.
- Drive adoption of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Develop scalable processes that improve predictability, transparency, and execution efficiency.
- Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
