Staff Program Manager, Office of Program Management, Laboratory Chemicals Division
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Job Location:
Bridgewater, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Description
About the Role
The Staff Program Manager is a strategic forward-thinking leader responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives that shape the long-term direction of the Laboratory Chemicals Division (LCD). In this role you will lead high-impact enterprise strategy projects across LCD ensuring seamless execution from concept through delivery.
You will partner closely with Divisional Commercial Marketing Operations Business Units and Finance and executive leadership to translate strategic intent into actionable programs. As a critical member of the Division team you will ensure alignment with divisional and enterprise priorities enabling sustained growth and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead coach and guide teams through the execution of strategic portfolio initiatives ensuring on-time delivery and proactive risk management.
- Serve as a strategic program champion driving alignment across cross-functional core teams and senior stakeholders.
- Manage multiple strategy and transformation projects concurrently ranging in complexity and scope.
- Develop robust project and program plans that incorporate primary secondary and tertiary critical paths to support strategic decision-making.
- Collect analyze and interpret program and portfolio data to evaluate progress identify risks highlight capacity gaps and recommend resource optimization strategies.
- Translate long-range strategic objectives into tangible project roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
- Facilitate leadership reviews ensuring visibility into progress risks mitigation plans and required decisions.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelors Degree required; advanced degree or certification in business engineering or related field a bonus.
Experience
- 5 years managing projects strategic initiatives or continuous improvement programs of varying size and complexity preferably in a related or science-based industry.
Skills and Competencies
- Exceptional strategic planning analytical risk management and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of management and across organizational boundaries.
- Strong capability in synthesizing complex information and communicating clear priorities decisions and accountability expectations.
- Comprehensive understanding of project and program management methodologies including scope definition chartering requirements management resource planning timeline optimization and risk mitigation.
Technical Competencies
- Proficiency in GANTT MS PowerPoint MS Excel and MS Word.
- Experience using mind-mapping strategic planning or portfolio management tools is beneficial.
- Familiarity with waterfall and agile methodologies and their applicability in strategic environments.
- Ability to facilitate structured project reviews and translate lessons learned into actionable improvements.
Additional Qualifications
- PPI (Practical Process Improvement) certification or experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of KPIs tiered management systems and strategic performance measurement.
- Awareness of market dynamics customer workflows and go-to-market strategy principles.
- Experience working in science-driven regulated or highly technical environments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse cultures and global teams.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is .This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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