Project/ Program Leader: Responsible for leading projects/ programs providing best practices change management communications and implementing key performance indicators for sustainable results.
Strategic Alignment: Ensures projects/ programs align with long-term strategic plans that support the business vision and objectives.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement projects/ programs ensuring alignment across all departments and stakeholders.
Performance Measurement: Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of projects/ programs making necessary adjustments to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicates project/ program progress to senior management employees and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
The Sr. Director Project/ Program Management is responsible for a diverse set of key responsibilities that are essential for the success of the organization:
Held accountable for results of timely implementation communication and on-going support of assigned projects and programs
Perform project planning functions and execute detailed project plans for on-schedule delivery of transformational technology and continuous improvement projects
Manages daily checkpoints and weekly reporting needs including documenting and tracking changes assumptions issues risks and dependencies related to the program/project and where applicable the overarching program
Foster best practices for completing projects on time and budget right-sizing the project management processes and tools applied to managing scope schedules costs resources quality and risk as necessary
Secure project resource commitments and monitor resource use and ongoing availability
Collaborate with IT and Operations on projects along with Quality delivery teams
Perform risk management to minimize impacts to the project through proactive intervention of identifying and communicating project risks early developing and employing effective risk mitigation strategies
Monitor control and measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Create and maintain required project documentation
Generate data and provide metrics analysis
Work with internal partners on special project initiatives
Required Skills and Qualifications
The Sr. Director Project/ Program Management must possess a unique blend of skills knowledge and experience to excel in this strategic role:
Familiarity in the application of project management principles
Requires a BS/BA in a related field
At least 10 years leading managing and delivering projects and/or programs on time and within budget
Proven project management skills in the manufacturing environment
Ability to work with minimal direction to create concise effective communication materials
Ability to think creatively and strategically to present the business case and demonstrate the value of services
Advanced skills in various Continuous Improvement tools such as Value Stream Mapping 6S Lean Conversion Standard Work and Advanced Problem-Solving
Advanced skills in Microsoft Project Visio (or similar applications) Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
While not mandatory the following qualifications and experiences would distinguish a candidate for the Sr. Director Project/ Program Management role:
Excellent communication and facilitation skills including working with and presenting to senior executives
Ability to work and drive key messaging across all levels of the organization
Ability to conduct process and value stream mapping develop re-engineered processes aligned with technology solutions
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure fast-paced project environment
Demonstrates an engaging and inclusive manner to promote the greatest contribution from all team members
Asserts respectful fact-based constructive challenges instead of avoiding difficult topics project issues or potential risks
$175KPIC
We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions such as:
Benefits may vary based on job country union role and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.
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