Program Manager

2 months ago

Cary, United States Cornerstone Building Brands Full time

Reporting to the PMO Director, the Program manager will be providing thought leadership and support to the CBB Surface Solutions Leadership Team by bringing a structured approach to solving complex business challenges and deploying large cross-functional strategic initiatives, and continuously maturing the PMO and PPM capabilities across the organization.


Solutions Strategy & Transformation PMO Overview

The CBB Surface Solutions Strategy & Transformation PMO reports directly to the Business Unit President supporting the entire Business Unit’s Portfolio of Strategic Initiatives.


Who we are:

  • Strategic Program & Portfolio Leaders
  • Cross-Functional Bridge Builders / Facilitators
  • Business Solution Thought Leaders & Influencers
  • Business Transformation Change Agents
  • PPM Coaches & Advisors


Who we are NOT:

  • Project Management Compliance Police
  • Functional / Tactical project managers
  • Bureaucratic methodology masters


Our Approach:

  • Partner, don’t dictate
  • Create Pull rather than Push out methods
  • Balance “Build” and “Do” (Build = Mature capabilities; Do = Manage & Deliver Business Initiatives)
  • Business Value Delivery over PMO Process/Methods
  • PMO frameworks rather than prescribed processes


Role Objectives

  • Become trusted partner to Surface Solutions Leadership Team and other key stakeholders
  • Ensure clarity, alignment, completeness, communication and delivery of desired outcomes, KPIs, deployment plans, and business solutions
  • Assist PMO Director in building out Strategic PMO and driving the overall maturity, discipline and application of project, program and portfolio management capabilities
  • Ensure coordinated change management and communications


Strategic Program Management

  • Lead the establishment, planning, and drive the deployment of large BU-wide cross-functional strategic initiatives
  • Facilitate definition of problem statement, goals, objectives, KPIs, scope, budget, resources, and work-stream structure
  • Develop and own Initiative deployment Plans including Roadmaps, milestone identification, sequencing, phasing, resourcing, and work stream coordination
  • Manage the execution and completion of Initiatives by effectively partnering with Senior Leadership, coordinating cross-functional resources and dependencies, and driving work stream plans
  • Drive and ensure alignment between Senior Leaders on key priorities, objectives, scope, and timing
  • Develop executive level reporting & presentations that communicates the direction, significant milestones and results of specific PMO initiatives
  • Lead Executive Steering Committee meetings to review progress, performance, risks, roadblocks, and drive necessary decisions to move work forward
  • Develop & manage any applicable budgets, vendor statements of work and contracts


Business Consulting & Solutioning

  • Serve as advisor, internal consultant and strategic thought partner to Surfaces Extended Leadership Team in strategy development, resource allocation, execution plans, risks, timelines, KPIs, and financial outcomes
  • Facilitate business solution design and process-reengineering efforts
  • Identify business improvement opportunities


PMO Maturity and Continuous Improvement

  • Contribute to maturing and continuous improvement of the PMO and PPM capabilities necessary for managing overall Portfolio framework and successful delivery of Strategic Initiatives
  • Provide Program and Project Management coaching and consulting to Senior Business Leaders
  • Contribute to the development of Portfolio, Program, and Project management best-practices and templates
  • Build advocacy and act as a catalyst for the sharing and implementation of PMO framework and best-practices


Core Competencies:

  • Being Resilient
  • Manages Complexity
  • Persuades
  • Situational Adaptability; Flexibility
  • Proactive


Communication/Leadership Competencies:

  • Experience with Executive Stakeholder and Organizational Change Management
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in Matrixed Environments
  • Proven ability:
  • to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders;
  • mobilize and motivate teams;
  • set direction and approach;
  • resolve conflict and remove barriers
  • to drive alignment and collaboration between different leaders and teams
  • to effectively engage, lead and influence Senior Leaders
  • to lead and influence without direct authority
  • to lead geographically dispersed cross-functional teams
  • to communicate and present across functions at all levels with clarity and precision
  • deliver tough messages with diplomacy


Technical Competencies:

  • Experience working within an Enterprise / Strategy / Business Transformation PMO
  • Professional Certifications preferred – PMP, PgMP, PfMP, Blackbelt
  • Experience in driving PMO / PPM maturity
  • Ability to work in the “gray” and bring structure to the undefined
  • Execute with limited information and ambiguity
  • Strong end to end Program Management capabilities
  • Ability to wear multiple “hats” (Program Manager, Project Manager; Problem Solver; Process Improver; Solution Designer; Data Analytics)
  • Ability to manage multiple Programs simultaneously
  • Ability to translate business needs into business solutions
  • Experience in gathering and documenting business requirements / specifications
  • Experienced on facilitating working sessions (i.e. solution design; program definition; scoping, etc)
  • Understanding of diverse problem solving tools (process mapping, value added flow analysis, value stream mapping, cause and effect, Pareto Chart analysis and any others)
  • Strong Understanding of financial management, budgeting and forecasting
  • Strong Understanding of BI analytics / Data Management
  • Good Understanding of Technology / Systems as it relates to enabling overall business processes
  • Comprehensive knowledge Microsoft Office ecosystem


Knowledge Set:

  • PMI / PMBOK Portfolio, Program, and Project Management Methodology
  • Agile Frameworks and Methodology
  • DMAIC / Lean Six Sigma methodology
  • Business Process Management
  • Balanced Scorecards
  • Strategy Management Frameworks
  • Change Management methodology


Required Skills/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree – Business or closely related field
  • Minimum 5 years leading large Strategic and/or Business Transformation Cross-functional Initiatives (3+ workstreams; 3+ functions)
  • Need to have established/defined/structured large Cross-functional Initiatives from scratch
  • Understanding and experience with various project delivery methods – PMBOK, Agile, DMAIC
  • Minimum 3 years working within a PMO and contributing to PMO maturity



Additional information


Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?


Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Location: 5020 Weston Parkway Cary, NC 27513

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