Program Manager

Program Manager, Consultant – (REMOTE ~ 25% Travel)

We are actively seeking a Program Manager for a long-term consulting assignment with a world-renowned CPG company in a REMOTE capacity. The Program Manager is responsible for leading the initiation, planning, tracking, execution, and delivery of major strategic multifunctional initiatives and complex mulit-faceted projects/programs with defined deliverables following a standard work process. This role is responsible for end-to-end execution of projects/programs through leadership of enterprise cross-functional teams towards the achievement of defined business objectives. These cross-functional team may include different roles within supply chain as well as partnering functions as R&D, Marketing, IT, HR and other.

Please review the job responsibilities and requirements below and apply if interested and qualified.

Program Manager, Consultant Responsibilities:

·        Develop multifunctional project/program charters, including scope, out of scope, interdependencies, benefits, approach, high level risks and key assumptions ensuring key stakeholder alignment.

·        Develop project/program governance, identify and obtain resources needed (people, money/budget, time), Assemble and lead a cross functional team, with clear objectives for each team member. Create detailed work plans and timelines, adapt strategic goals into executable steps, identify and sequence activities needed to successfully implement the programs. Develop communication plan with escalation triggers to key stakeholders.

·        Integrate program efforts, continuously assess and refine approaches and plans to deliver objectives, address conflicting and changing priorities (looking at end to end business); serve as the implementation arm of the program sponsor and/or steering committee. Manage risk mitigation and escalation.

·        Responsible for project/program closure, develop lessons learned, develop template/tools for future implementation of similar project/programs and confirming benefits have or will be met. Manage project financials when applicable to ensure objectives are achieved. Ensure all program information is appropriately documented and managed.

·        Ability to create direction by positively influencing without authority to achieve results that are aligned with the business strategy.

·        Effectively utilizes project management tools to initiate, plan, execute, control and close projects and programs.

·        Proficient in stakeholder management and communications across the enterprise while managing risk and complexity to deliver the scope, timeline and budget.

·        Ability to drive decision making while working issues to resolution or escalating as appropriate.

·        Ability to execute with excellence by setting priorities, managing against a timeline and objectives, communicating effectively, and verifying standard compliance.

·        Ability to understand intersections and impact of program on other programs, end to end supply chain and overall company.
 

Program Manager, Consultant Requirements:

·        Bachelor's degree in a Technical Engineering field is highly preferred; other BA/BS Degree will be considered.

·        10 - 15 years in senior Supply Chain cross-functional roles, including planning, manufacturing, engineering, commercialization, and project management.

·        5+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects.

·        5+ years preferred in the supply chain space (Commercialization, Engineering, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, Procurement).

·        Proficiency in communication and influencing skills. Experience and ability to influence Sr Leadership.

·        Experience managing projects with Capital investments, coupled with strong business and financial acumen.

·        Experience with food manufacturing systems and processes, with an understanding of planning and logistics, engineering, quality assurance, and food safety.

·        Experience leading multi-functional teams.
Experience with risk management tools and contingency planning.

·        Certifications: Technical mastery in project management, PMP and MBA preferred.