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As a key member of the Operations Strategy team, the Program Manager will lead the DREAM program, driving cost savings initiatives across the North American Zone. This highly adaptable leader will translate board-level financial targets (the "WISH") into actionable category commitments (e.g., labor, scrap, quality, freight) and ensure sustainable realization. Because our strategic focus shifts as programs mature, this role requires exceptional agility and the ability to pivot to new priority areas as the business evolves.
Job Responsibility
Lead the DREAM program, driving cost savings initiatives across the North American Zone
Translate board-level financial targets (the "WISH") into actionable category commitments (e.g., labor, scrap, quality, freight) and ensure sustainable realization
Break down top-level "WISH" board commitments into target savings categories
Cultivate, mature, and track project opportunities through the intake process and ECHO Tracker management
Ensure process adherence and deliver weekly/monthly Standard (STD) reporting on portfolio health
Work deeply with Finance to ensure project savings translate to actual P&L performance
Monitor ongoing operations and P&L metrics to identify and mitigate standard operational leakage that offsets project gains
Lead weekly run-rate updates and monthly governance reviews across the North America Zone, Plant, and Product Family levels
Ensure metric alignment for MBOs/Policy Deployment and provide triage recommendations when targets are at risk
Manage and refine PM playbooks and PMO policy development
Conduct PM skills assessments (Supply Chain) and lead PM 101 Training to elevate the organization's overall project management maturity
Continually mature programs with capability to pivot focus as necessary and potentially offload them to standard operations as run-ready packages, freeing capacity for new strategic priorities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred)
7+ years in Program/Portfolio Management, Operations Strategy, or Continuous Improvement, ideally within a large-scale manufacturing environment
Project Management Professional (PMP) highly preferred
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) strongly recommended given the focus on cost savings, scrap reduction, and quality
Deep financial acumen with a proven ability to bridge operational metrics and P&L impacts
Expertise in PMO governance, standard reporting (STD), and pipeline development
Executive-level communication skills to interface with Senior Leadership, Finance, and Plant-level leadership
Nice to have
MBA preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) highly preferred
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) strongly recommended
What we offer
Annual base salary range: $130k - 145k
Bonus target range: 30%
Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth