Strategic Program Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Headquarters, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Program Manager will work closely with executive and senior leadership to ensure value realization of strategic enterprise initiatives. Enterprise initiatives encompass cross-functional programs that deliver business capabilities which drive competitive advantage, and frequently have lifecycles that span multiple years. This is an on-site position located in Springfield, MO. Remote work is not an option for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (equivalent work experience considered in lieu of degree)
• 5+ years program and project management experience
• Experience managing a collection of interdependent projects as a program, delivering desired outcome(s)
• Proven experience with project management techniques, processes, and PPM tools
• Ability to apply sound decision making and problem solving with flexibility, agility and creativity
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency and drive results
• Advanced interpersonal, collaboration, and negotiation skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, efficiently, and effectively within all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• ERP implementation experience or similar large project experience
• PMP, PgMP, Agile and SAFe certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of portfolio programs from concept to completion through collaboration to identify, justify, prioritize and deliver high value features and capabilities that drive business results.
• Develop business cases, financial impact analysis, and resource analysis.
• Plan, monitor, report and manage risk, resource allocation, budget tracking, and value delivery metrics.
• Develop a shared understanding with leadership of program goals, outcomes, timeframes, effort, and risk.
• Apply strong facilitation and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and accomplish desired goals.
• Frame information and decisions to enable management and leadership to clearly understand decision milestones, recommendations, and options.
• Develop strong relationships with business, operational and IT leaders.
• Assist with the supervision and development of project managers including performance management, goal setting, hiring, evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Demonstrate ownership and shared responsibility of program outcomes in partnership with all stakeholders.
• Leverage reporting and escalation mechanisms to hold managers and directors accountable to deliver projects, activities, and key milestones required to achieve desired outcomes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree