Program Manager - PMO, Strategy & Planning

HNI • Muscatine, IA

40d • Onsite

About The Position

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging. Your Impact Starts the Day You Do! What We Need: We are looking for a Program Manager, PMO (Project Management Office) - Strategy & Planning to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings - Operations team. This position plays a key role within the Program Management Office (PMO), responsible for leading and executing cross-functional initiatives that drive operational performance and efficiency across the enterprise. This individual will leverage Continuous Improvement methodologies and the PMO Playbook-a framework of best practices, tools, and templates-to deliver measurable business impact.

Requirements

• Leading cross-functional teams and driving projects through completion.
• Building strong relationships and fostering collaboration across all levels.
• Communicating clearly and effectively-both written and verbal.
• Managing competing priorities with strong organization and follow-through.
• Applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement methods.
• Using data and business insight to guide decision-making.
• Navigating supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing environments.
• Adapting to change, solving problems, and influencing without direct authority.
• Using Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams with proficiency.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 8+ years in operations with a focus on project management.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years applying Lean or Continuous Improvement methodologies (preferred).
• Certifications: PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Operational Excellence projects using Lean and PMO best practices.
• Partner with Sr. Program Managers and Functional Leaders to define project scope, goals, milestones, and success criteria.
• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and drive accountability within project teams.
• Serve as a change agent to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Provide inputs to dashboards and reporting tools to communicate project progress and health.
• Engage deeply in operational processes to understand challenges and identify value creation opportunities.
• Lead Kaizen and Lean events as appropriate to accelerate results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees