Program Manager, Operational Excellence

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery) Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Position Summary

The Leadership Academy Program Manager will lead the implementation coordination and sustainment of the Leadership Academyan enterprise initiative designed to strengthen leadership capability accountability and operational excellence across the organization. This role ensures alignment with Company development frameworks site leadership and functional teams while driving disciplined project execution and continuous improvement.

As the central program manager you will orchestrate efforts between site leadership functional leaders and external partners to engage the network in existing leadership frameworks tools and learning solutions ensuring they are effectively applied and measured for impact.

Key Responsibilities

Program Launch & Execution (06 Months)

Engage the network in the Leadership Academy by implementing established frameworks and training materials from existing models.
Coordinate with HR site and functional collaborators to ensure consistent delivery and alignment with enterprise objectives.
Establish governance structures project timelines and reporting cadences for accountability and transparency.
Coordinate logistics communications and collaborator engagement to drive adoption.
Manage program budgets resources and achievements within defined scope and schedule.

Program Sustainment & Continuous Improvement (624 Months)

Maintain and evolve governance models success metrics and reporting processes.
Supervise participation and leadership performance through dashboards and analytics.
Partner with data teams to link leadership outcomes to operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops and best-practice sharing.
Position the Academy as a key mechanism for leadership pipeline development and cultural transformation.

Project & Change Management

Apply structured methodologies (Agile PMI Lean) for planning and execution.
Maintain documentation (charters RAID logs risk assessments) for transparency.
Implement strategies to promote engagement and sustained behavior change.
Ensure consistent communication and alignment across all sites and functions.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Organizational Development or related field (Masters preferred).
5 years of experience in program/project management ideally leading enterprise-wide initiatives.
Familiarity with leadership development organizational effectiveness or talent management programs.
Strong analytical organizational and the ability to translate strategy into action.
Proficiency with program management and reporting tools (Smartsheet Asana MS Project Power BI).

Desired Skills & Attributes

Strategic problem solver with outstanding execution and coordination skills.
Skilled collaborator manager; able to build alignment across functions and levels.
Comfortable navigating complex environments and driving transparency.
Passionate about leadership excellence and continuous improvement.

Performance Outcomes

Leadership Academy successfully implemented and embraced across the enterprise meeting achievements and adoption targets. Governance and reporting structures established and maintained. Leadership development metrics integrated into enterprise dashboards and reviewed regularly. Evidence of improved leadership accountability engagement and operational outcomes.

What we Offer:

Excellent Benefits!

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Medical Dental & Vision benefits-effective Day 1

Paid Time Off (120 hours per year) & 10 Paid Holidays

401K Company Match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 90 days!

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Required Experience:

Manager

Work ScheduleFirst Shift (Days)Environmental ConditionsAble to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery) Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ea...