Sr. Manager - Program Management

ODL, Inc•Zeeland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Program Management leads the cross functional product development team ensuring the use of the Product Development Process (PDP). This position will both lead projects as well as leading the Program Management team. Program Management will own the project from its inception through the post launch phase exit review to ensure continuity of leadership.

Requirements

10 years of experience managing or launching products.
2 years of formal team leadership.
BS in business, engineering, finance, marketing or equivalent experience preferred.
A proven track record in program management.
Leading projects from concept to production, interfacing with corporate leaders, suppliers, internal stakeholders and customers as required.
Superior organization skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously from beginning to end.
Must be able to coordinate necessary resources and manage timing and implementation of projects.
An understanding and history of change management.
Attention to detail and desire to push for continuous improvement.
Proven ability to effectively influence, build trust, communicate and interact with all levels of the organization and outside stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead people.
Expert communication and networking skills, including verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation.
Projects a leadership style that exhibits high energy; is above reproach on issues of integrity and trust; demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality; exhibits strategic thinking and ability to execute tactically.
Ability to work independently while taking and initiative and making decisions to achieve goals and Complete Projects.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and CPM/PMP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Manages the Overall portfolio of projects to ensure resources are used efficiently.
Responsible for continuous improvement in Product Development Process.
Develops and Maintains KPI’s for the Project Management Area.
Facilitates the addition of new projects or projects changes to the workstream for the product development team through the understanding of resource requirements and company processes.
Partners with and leads all functions to ensure the launch of new products on time, on quality, on cost, within budget, with fit, form and function that meet or exceed market requirements and customer expectations.
Maintains detailed project timing, resource requirements and open issues lists.
As required, interact with customers to communicate project status, negotiate product parameters and aid in troubleshooting.
When needed, interact with the supply base to manage project requirements including builds, product approvals and production ramp.
Accountable for periodic updates of project status to leadership teams with appropriate escalation of risks and opportunities.
Responsible for resource requirement planning, with functional leaders, across projects and the organization as it relates to own and others’ projects.
Communicates and builds commitment for the product direction and management plans among team members.
Ensures timely decisions between goals, wants and needs as they relate to new products.
Becomes an industry expert with knowledge of the building and building components industry.
Develops into an expert of the organization’s systems, processes and culture.