Program Manager

The Program Manager at the company is responsible for the cross-functional management of new product development and sustaining projects. These projects vary in complexity and span multiple functions, organizations, geographic regions, and cultures. The Program Manager will coordinate efforts across engineering, offering management, manufacturing, procurement, quality, order fulfillment, logistics, service, marketing, sales, and other cross-functional groups to optimize time to market while monitoring project and product cost, schedule, and resources.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate cross-functional planning and project execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet agreed-upon scopes.
• Monitor team schedules and ensure coordination of activities on the critical path.
• Provide executive-level program updates to senior management and executive sponsors.
• Develop reporting and tracking programs to ensure projects are on target for schedule and cost.
• Identify key issues and drive decisions to prevent project slippage.
• Identify key risks and prepare contingency plans.
• Ensure projects follow the New Product Development & Introduction process.
• Assist project team members as required.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; Master of Business Administration is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead teams to achieve common goals and accomplish tasks.
• Demonstrated competence in problem-solving, data analysis, and project planning.
• Experience leading cross-functional meetings and presenting to small groups, both in person and via conference call.
• Ability to quickly develop cross-functional relationships to achieve business objectives.
• Process and results-oriented with a proven ability to accomplish goals.
• Experience with 3-phase power distribution or Busbar products is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, Microsoft Project, and Smartsheet.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact at all levels of the organization.