Program Management Manager
About The Position
The PMO Program Manager will be responsible for the development, management, and coordination of our annual capital improvement portfolio for our enterprise (domestic and international) manufacturing operations. This position will lead resources inside and outside the department to prioritize initiatives that provide maximum value to the organization while ensuring that key project management standards and processes are effectively meeting deliverables. The PMO Program Manager is responsible for leading a team of mid-level engineering supervisors and analysts to develop annual improvement portfolios, improve existing processes, and deliver project value (cost, quality, safety, service) to the organization. The PMO Program Manager collaborates with sponsors and stakeholders to establish clear business and program objectives, manage budgets and resources, and report results in monthly and quarterly steering team meetings. The PMO Program Manager works within their staff and department teams to deliver solutions while developing talent and skills of associates.
Requirements
- College or university BS/BA degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent.
- 4+ years in leading a team and portfolio of investments/projects.
- Experience improving a business process, including the demonstrated application of problem-solving tools/techniques.
- Experience coaching and inspiring a team for high performance.
- Expert knowledge and insight of the theories, methodologies, practices, and procedures related to project and risk management.
- Fully capable of understanding and analyzing data trends.
- Demonstrated ability to drive, lead, and influence complex projects.
- Advanced problem solving and decision-making ability.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and influence skills in daily practices.
- Demonstrates broad general business acumen.
- Formal training / certification in project management, six sigma, and lean concepts.
Nice To Haves
- Direct reports 3-6
Responsibilities
- Prioritizes and implements an annual capital improvement portfolio of (equipment, automated systems) that continually improves Swagelok’s operational performance.
- Maintains and improves the Project Management Methodology (PMM) framework that governs how we run projects within the organization.
- Communicates program progress and escalates roadblocks to corporate committees and sponsors as needed / requested.
- Partners with engineering managers and operational directors to prioritize and develop portfolios that support overall business strategies.
- Leads staff and cross functional teams to achieve the stated project deliverables and objectives on time and within budget.
- Directs resources toward the application of standard and advanced approaches and technologies to significantly improve processes and / or systems.
- Recruits, motivates, and develops a professional, high performing staff. Emphasizes the equal importance of business results and Emotional Intelligence competency development.
- Ensures department wide familiarity and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Leads through expertise for continuous improvement, problem solving, systems thinking and project management.
- Remains current on market trends, economics, best practices, and the needs of the business.
- Collaborates with colleagues/customers and leverages customer knowledge to co-develop solutions that provide high value.
Benefits
- Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
