The Program Manager is responsible for leading program/project management for all aspects of key margin expansion initiatives. Specifically, the role plans, executes, and monitors integrated cost reduction projects while coordinating with multiple businesses and departments including R&D, Operations, Supply Chain and Product Management. The right candidate possesses an elevated level of ownership and accountability and is a confident, dynamic leader who persuades and inspires the team in driving toward the desired cost-out results.
This position is located about 60 miles northeast of Cincinnati. Relocation assistance is provided.
Responsibilities include
Manage multiple million dollar projects including initiatives for improving margins for different product lines, increasing recycling across all manufacturing lines, reducing carbon foot print
Define project objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables and ensure successful execution of projects and overall programs within budget and timelines.
Collaborate with various stakeholders, including senior management, department heads, and cross-functional teams to gain buy-in and support for cost reduction initiatives
Collaborate with R&D and Process Development (including Recycle) to ensure proper project prioritization and to anticipate next steps and completion of key milestones. Coordinate with R&D, Process Engineering, Planning, ESH, Quality and Production teams to ensure timely scheduling and execution of trials
Partner with Finance and oversee detailed financial analysis, including cost-benefit analysis, financial modeling, and variance analysis to identify cost drivers, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement
Drive organizational change by fostering a cost improvement culture and "out of the box" mindset across the organization
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management or an Engineering discipline.
Minimum five years of experience in an operations or engineering function, and three plus years of experience in managing large and complex projects.
Strong organizational skills and trained in formal project management tools.
Strong financial acumen. Understands basic financial metrics and financial statements.
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.