Program Manager

1 month ago


Northbrook, Illinois, United States Old World Industries, LLC. Full time


POSITION PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Director of Continuous Improvement, the Program Manager will manage the Product Launch Program within OWI and ensure its success. A key aspect will be keeping senior leadership informed, maintaining a sense of urgency, recommending improvements, and holding accountability. DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Carefully review, prioritize, and assist in launching product changes or true new product innovations (NPI)
  • Maintain accurate and diligent reporting through careful prioritization, completion, and post project assessments
  • Assist with the education and deployment of product changes and product launches across all functions
  • Through cross-functional facilitation, accountable for project completion (on time/in full)
  • Act as the gate keeper for projects coming into the funnel. Create and execute a prioritization model used to evaluate and schedule projects
  • Lead and coach teams in identifying performance improvement initiatives across the business, as trends or delays occur
  • Develop and promote the right behaviors to sustain a culture of continuous improvement. Evaluate operation's ability to sustain optimal continuous improvement systems and tools
  • Build and maintain knowledge of portfolios, categories, and demand cycles. Integrate/participate in the operation's leadership community to maximize awareness and performance
  • Own monthly reporting: maintaining accountability on product changes and NPI from an inventory (actual vs. demand), profitability (estimated vs. actuals), and performance (validation against performance expectations) perspective
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in project management, running efficient teams, and/or leadership
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Experience in Six Sigma, Kaizen, or equivalent project management training
  • Demonstrated success within high performing cross-functional teams
  • Strong communication skills required (both written and verbal)
  • Proven success leading and implementing operational improvements
  • Strong knowledge of project management and continuous improvement tools and techniques
  • Able to build relationships and inspire others




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