Location: Franklin TN
Job Schedule: Full-time (Hybrid 4 days on-site)
Education Requirement: Bachelors degree
Sponsorship: No
Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Nissan Digital Program and Planning Manager to join our team in Franklin TN.
The Program and PlanningManager owns delivery execution for one or more products/value streams. They ensure the team delivers against committed outcomes adhere to product lifecycle standards and continuously improve flow quality and customer impact.
A Day in the Life:
The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support business objectives.
Own product delivery planand sprint/quarterly commitments; maintain backlog health; ensure DoR/DoD compliance. Outcome:90% commitment reliability per quarter; <10% scope churn post commit.
Optimize flow(cycle time WIP lead time) using lean/agile practices; remove impediments quickly. Outcome:2030% cycle time reduction within 2 quarters.
Drive product quality and reliability(defect density MTTR availability targets). Outcome:X defects/KLOC; MTTR < Y hours; availability 99.9% (targets set with product owner).
Execute releaseson a predictable cadence with risk-based change management. Outcome:95% release success rate; zero Sev1 incidents attributable to release process.
Manage vendors for execution(deliverables staffing daily performance). Outcome:Vendor sprint goals 90% met; benchmarks within cost/quality thresholds.
Support intake & prioritizationwith data (sizing ROI risk) for the product area. Outcome:Clear ranked backlog; top 10 epics have estimates benefits and risks documented.
Continuously improveways of working (retros kaizen A/B tests on process changes). Outcome:At least 1 improvement implemented per quarter with measurable effect.
Who Were Looking for:
Required:
Bachelors degree plus 10 or more years of IS/IT experience.
Five or more years as an intermediate level manager or supervisor providing leadership coaching guidance and training and contributing to staff development.
Experience supervising subordinates or contractors whose roles were diverse in roles and objectives (e.g. Project Managers Solution Architects Business Analysts etc.).
Ability to work on-site in Franklin TN.
Desired:
Technology Management or Program/project management certifications is a plus.
Cloud Practitioner certification is preferred.
Ability to apply agile methods (Scrum/Kanban) CI/CD test automation and DevSecOps practices.
Ability to understand target architecture and standards as well as to ensure solutions conform.
Ability to usework management tools(e.g. Azure DevOps/Jira) CI/CD pipelines observability (APM/logging) and collaboration tools (Teams SharePoint).
What Youll Look Forward to at Nissan:
Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:Benefit from diverse career paths cross-departmental moves and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars leadership training and tuition reimbursement programs all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one youll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.
Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical mental health parental leave retirement savings & unique Nissan perks including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.
Built for Your Best:
It is Nissans policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race gender military status disability or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees customers and partners feel respected valued and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees with shared characteristics or interests build allies and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
Franklin Tennessee United States of AmericaRequired Experience:
Manager
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