Program Management Sr. Manager – Global Network Optimization

The Program Management Sr. Manager - Global Network Optimization is responsible for successful program execution across the enterprise; specifically the movement of assets, processes and material in planning, development, and execution of those plans to support the creation of space and optimizing our manufacturing locations to support improved utilization, productivity, quality, and the capacity of those sites.  The candidate will lead and partner with a team to execute large factory moves and capital programs and improve the business processes by which large programs are successfully managed, and ensuring that key program planning, governance, rollout, ramp-up, and execution are managed to ensure commitments to timelines, volumes, and quality rates are attained.  A strong background in project and program management, manufacturing operations, and large capital project projects is required.  This individual must have experience in collaborating, aligning with key stakeholders across business units with a strong bias to hands on management, leading effectively across organizational and international boundaries, communicating effectively, and demonstrating capability to address issues when identified in a program.

This position supports Rheem North America and can be remote near a major airport in the United States. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Program Management - GNO and with anticipated travel at 50%.
 

• Lead the development and execution of global network optimization and manufacturing readiness to improve network performance, reduce costs, and increase reliability – including programs for large new product introductions and network moves focused on our North American footprint
• Define various project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Oversee the development and execution of project plans and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including network operations core teams, engineering, procurement, HR (change management/communications/ talent), finance, logistics and distribution and vendors, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with regional to ensure alignment of optimization projects with business objectives.
• Develop and implement simple metrics and reporting to track project progress and success.
• Provide regular project status updates and presentations to senior leadership.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support and drive effective and controlled change management to ensure timely decision making and subsequent decision support for project teams.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve program management standard work

• Bachelor’s degree – business, engineering, supply chain, operations management or related. 
• 10+ years experience in manufacturing and market-facing roles including strategy development and tactical execution
• Experience in large-scale strategic execution, program management, process improvement and change management roles.
• Pragmatic approach in the creation of strategy execution plans; ability to balance a strategic role and be a hands-on practitioner.
• Must work effectively with leaders at all levels from C-Suite to Project Teams and cross functional teams, acts as an intermediary to ensure alignment and key information flow.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong PowerPoint skills are critical.
• Highly developed facilitation skills, including ability to present effectively to senior executive audiences and to gain alignment and commitment across senior executives is key.  
• Able to change direction quickly and efficiently to maximize impact to the organization.
• Process and project focused certification(s) e.g., PMP and/or ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt.

Preferred requirements:

• MBA or master’s degree in related field.

• Direct experience with Continuous Improvement / Lean methodologies

  As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Building Talent
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Communicating with Impact
• Customer-Orientation
• Delegating Tasks
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Facilitating Change
• Fostering Relationships/Emotional Intelligence
• Influencing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Supporting Innovation

  Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

  The Pay scale of this role is $141,900 - $245,160. Please note all pay ranges are broadly stated and any final offer is dependent on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance and internal equity, among other qualifying criteria.

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