Global Program Manager

About the role

The Global Program Manager will oversee the advanced manufacturing and automation projects portfolio for JBPCO, a privately held, diversified manufacturing company. Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining a project database, developing project roadmaps, and coordinating with cross-functional teams across North America.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a database of current, past, and future projects.
• Create and manage appropriate PowerBI reports and dashboards to satisfy requirements.
• Track and manage project progress to plan.
• Develop standard templates for project input linked to database.
• Document and manage the overall Advanced Manufacturing Engineering project roadmaps and portfolio.
• Develop an audit structure, plan, and cadence to verify savings and sustainment of closed projects.
• Publish Advanced Manufacturing Engineering monthly report and status board files.
• Coordinate and document the 3-5 year project roadmaps for all Business Units.
• Facilitate project planning sessions with business stakeholders to identify project milestones and track performance against goals and timeline.
• Identify, track, and work with others to resolve project issues.
• Ensure that activities follow organizational policies and relevant external regulations.
• Mentor and train project leaders within JBPCO on methods and tools for effective project management.
• Maintain the required level of control with all JBPCO documents.
• Communicate between and across JBPCO and the Business Units to align on achieving business goals.

Qualifications and Skills

• BS in Project Management or equivalent.
• MBA in Project Management preferred.
• Ten years or more of directly related experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
• A self-starter with strong project leadership experience.
• Handles complex issues and problems.
• Ability to design, architect, and manage a project database.
• Ability to build PowerBI dashboards and analytics.
• Ability to develop and mentor others.
• Ability to manage multiple large- and small-scale projects at the same time across North America.
• Exemplary management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and build rapport with personnel at all levels in a diversified, multi-site, manufacturing organization.
• Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations.
• Plans, organizes, and guides projects and project team members.
• Proficient with computer systems and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

Benefits

JBPCO offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The company also provides a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Schedule

The Global Program Manager position requires 10% travel.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.