Program & Planning Manager, Nissan Digital

Nissan • Franklin, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Nissan Digital Program and Planning Manager to join our team in Franklin, TN. The Program and Planning Manager owns delivery execution for one or more products/value streams. They ensure the team delivers against committed outcomes, adhere to product lifecycle standards, and continuously improve flow, quality, and customer impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 10 or more years of IS/IT experience.
• Five or more years as an intermediate level manager or supervisor, providing leadership, coaching, guidance, and training and contributing to staff development.
• Experience supervising subordinates or contractors whose roles were diverse in roles and objectives (e.g., Project Managers, Solution Architects, Business Analysts, etc.).
• Ability to work on-site in Franklin, TN.

Nice To Haves

• Technology, Management or Program/project management certifications is a plus.
• Cloud Practitioner certification is preferred.
• Ability to apply agile methods (Scrum/Kanban), CI/CD, test automation, and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to understand target architecture and standards, as well as to ensure solutions conform.
• Ability to use work management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps/Jira), CI/CD pipelines, observability (APM/logging), and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Own product delivery plan and sprint/quarterly commitments; maintain backlog health; ensure DoR/DoD compliance.
• Optimize flow (cycle time, WIP, lead time) using lean/agile practices; remove impediments quickly.
• Drive product quality and reliability (defect density, MTTR, availability targets).
• Execute releases on a predictable cadence with risk-based change management.
• Manage vendors for execution (deliverables, staffing, daily performance).
• Support intake & prioritization with data (sizing, ROI, risk) for the product area.
• Continuously improve ways of working (retros, kaizen, A/B tests on process changes).

Benefits

• Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.
• Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees