Senior Program Manager at Clarios, LLC in Glendale, Wisconsin

Job Description:

What you will do

This position exists within the Connected Services Business Unit of Clarios and will report to the VPGM of Connected Services.  

The ideal candidate for the Connected Services Senior Program Manager role embodies Clarios’ behaviors and is driven to help create industry defining experiences for our customers.  Bringing a growth mindset, this position will lead program and portfolio management for Connected Services Business Unit and strategically guide the team and stakeholders to ensure all are working effectively towards the program’s objectives. 

How you will do it 

• Define, build, and manage the Connected Services global program governance.


• Daily program management throughout the program lifecycle.


• Plan the overall program structure and monitor the progress.


• Manage the Connected Services program budget and portfolio.


• Owe and manage Connected Services Performance+ and TAP programs.


• Analyze the interdependency and coordinate allocation of resources accordingly.


• Manage and utilize resources across the program efficiently and effectively.


• Manage stakeholder communication.


• Align deliverables to the program’s objectives and key results.


• Own and manage the main program documents / updates for stakeholders.


• Identify and manage opportunities and risks in the Connected Services program.

What we look for 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred


• 5+ years of program or project management experience


• PMP Certification or equivalent in certification or experience preferred.


• Experience owning program strategy and end-to-end delivery w/positive impact.


• Excellent collaborator with an ability to communicate with impact at all levels in the organization (business, technical, executive)


• Experience in organizational change management and proven ability to establish process standardization to drive accountability by ensuring compliance and governance.


• Experience using data / metrics to determine and drive program improvements.


• Willingness to travel internationally to support job responsibilities as required (Approx. 20%). 


• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. 


• Cultural adaptability.  Virtual and remote team management ability.  Independent and innovative spirit.  Flexible and responsive to input. 

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire


• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts


• Parental and caregiver leave programs


• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits


• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership


• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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