Program Management Sr. Manager – Global Network Optimization

Rheem Manufacturing Company•United States,

8d•$141,900 - $245,160•Remote

About The Position

The Program Management Sr. Manager is responsible for successful enterprise program execution across the global network optimization portfolio. The role manages the movement of assets, processes, and materials through planning, development, and execution to create space and optimize manufacturing locations, improving utilization, productivity, quality, and site capacity. The position leads and partners with teams to execute large factory moves and capital programs and improve processes for managing major programs. It ensures planning, governance, rollout, ramp-up, and execution support commitments for timelines, volumes, and quality rates. The role supports Rheem North America and may be performed remotely near a major airport in the United States. Anticipated travel is 50%. It reports to the Sr. Director of Program Management - GNO. The pay scale is $141,900–$245,160; final compensation depends on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance, and internal equity. Rheem is unable to hire U.S.-based candidates in Alaska, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, operations management, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in manufacturing and market-facing roles, including strategy development and tactical execution.
Experience in large-scale strategic execution, program management, process improvement, and change management.
Ability to create pragmatic strategy-execution plans while balancing strategic work with hands-on practice.
Ability to work effectively with leaders at all levels, from the C-suite to project teams, and with cross-functional teams; act as an intermediary to ensure alignment and information flow.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong PowerPoint skills.
Highly developed facilitation skills, including presenting effectively to senior executives and gaining alignment and commitment.
Ability to change direction quickly and efficiently to maximize organizational impact.
Process- and project-focused certification(s), such as PMP and/or ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt.

Nice To Haves

MBA or master’s degree in a related field.
Direct experience with Continuous Improvement / Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of global network optimization and manufacturing readiness programs to improve network performance, reduce costs, and increase reliability, including large new product introductions and network moves focused on the North American footprint.
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Oversee project plan development and execution, managing timelines, budgets, and resources.
Work with cross-functional teams, including network operations, engineering, procurement, HR, finance, logistics and distribution, and vendors, to ensure successful project delivery.
Collaborate with regional teams to align optimization projects with business objectives.
Develop and implement metrics and reporting to track project progress and success.
Provide regular project status updates and presentations to senior leadership.
Identify and manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
Support and drive effective, controlled change management to enable timely decision-making and decision support for project teams.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve program management standard work.