Program Manager Level II - Commercial Mowing

About the role

The Program Manager II is responsible for managing corporate programs and multiple projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Reporting to the Product Manager, General Manager, or Engineering Director, this role oversees program planning, execution, and performance evaluation while collaborating with key stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to drive projects through the Product Development Process (PDP).

Responsibilities

• Lead Program Execution: Oversee multiple projects within programs, ensuring timely delivery, compliance with organizational policies, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Support PDP Implementation: Manage the execution of the Product Development Process, coordinating resources to deliver high-quality products or services.
• Facilitate Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Dev Managers, and Engineers to assign responsibilities, communicate priorities, and ensure accountability.
• Promote Programs: Track program adoption across the organization, ensuring effective communication and utilization by stakeholders.
• Evaluate Program Success: Use data and key performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive optimization.

Requirements

• Manage Project Teams: Provide guidance to team members, overseeing work completion and ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Drive Planning and Execution: Collaborate with stakeholders to capture customer requirements, define project scopes, and create detailed plans, including schedules and budgets.
• Define Milestones: Work with project teams to establish clear, measurable milestones that follow the SMARTY principles (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Right-Sized, Time-Bound, Yours).
• Monitor Performance: Regularly report program progress to senior leadership and address root causes of missed milestones.
• Ensure Compliance: Mitigate risks proactively and ensure program activities comply with company policies and external regulations.
• Support Business Development: Respond to proposals, provide estimates, and assist with defining project budgets and schedules.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to optimize program delivery.