Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage a series of interconnected projects to achieve strategic business objectives in line with organizational goals.

• Direct Project Managers and cross-functional teams spanning Manufacturing, Engineering, and support services.

• Evaluate portfolio performance and address portfolio-level risks.

• Facilitate governance and decision-making processes.

• Ensure effective communication among portfolio stakeholders, program leaders, and project teams.

• Lead a team of Project Managers.

• Set program-level objectives and success metrics linked to business results.

• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to synchronize priorities and anticipated benefits.

• Define performance expectations and ensure accountability.

• Foster collaboration and ongoing enhancement within the PMO.

• Assist in the development of project management standards and best practices.

• Establish milestones, objectives, and goals based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.

• Coordinate the gathering, documentation, and approval of business requirements.

• Transform requirements into actionable tasks and prioritize them accordingly.

• Review project timelines and arrange necessary resources.

• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and timelines.

• Propel tasks to completion while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

• Conduct project cost analyses and identify strategies for cost reduction.

• Define and oversee resource capacity and time tracking.

• Identify and address problems, risks, conflicts, and issues.

• Manage project change control procedures.

• Provide stakeholders with updates regarding project status, variances, issues, risks, and corrective actions.

• Facilitate effective project communications and report on project metrics.

• Measure project KPIs and ensure work remains within scope, schedule, budget, and quality constraints.

• Coordinate project-related RFIs/RFPs with external parties and internal IT procurement.

• Maintain relationships and communication with service providers.

• Review and authorize payment requests and change orders.

• Support coaching and development within the Project Management community and disseminate PMO best practices.

• Exhibit a commitment to customer service and address concerns effectively.

• Adhere to company security protocols.

• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• 8–12 years of progressively responsible experience in leading medium-sized and/or medium-scope projects with cross-functional teams.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Acquired knowledge and experience in a manufacturing or shop-floor environment, particularly with product design and manufacturing execution systems.

• Proficient in project management software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Project.

• Ability to influence and inspire teams without direct authority.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a readiness to collaborate with diverse and geographically distributed teams.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication capabilities.

• Strong analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Self-driven, innovative, and capable of proposing solutions to complex, time-sensitive challenges efficiently.

• Collaborative decision-making skills with the ability to engage with all levels of management and stakeholders.

• High adaptability to evolving technology and environments.

• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance will be available.

• Remote work options within eligible states.

• Opportunities for professional coaching and development through leading, coaching, and mentoring Project Managers.