Senior Program Manager

Job Summary

This Senior Program Manager is responsible for driving the success of New Product Development Projects and/or key Business Initiatives. He/she will lead multi-location, cross-functional teams to launch new products using a structured development process. The simultaneous programs typically include Hardware, Firmware, Mechanical and Software development of multiple-product platforms and systems of higher complexities.

What You Will Do

• Works closely with Product Managers and Portfolio Leaders to capture product roadmaps, product/project requirements, scope and success metrics and participates in business tradeoffs
• Leads cross-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, Design, Test, Finance, Operations Test, Cyber-Security, and other functions to establish project development strategy, schedule, product costs, budget and resource needs for highly technical projects.
• Works alongside other customer-facing Allegion employees as the products are integrated into customers’ sites. May also be a key point of contact with those customers to manage the integration process.
• Continuously monitors and drives project activities, risk mitigation, and issue resolution to ensure programs progress on schedule and within budget while meeting program objectives and metrics.
• Works directly with the team and functional leadership as needed to drive issues to closure, and/or escalates issues and mitigation recommendations to upper management.
• Schedules and leads timely status review meetings, and formal project Reviews with Senior Management.
• Mentors other Project/Program Managers and coaches program team members on project management fundamentals.
• Proactively leads initiatives with other functional managers to improve processes, tools, and handoffs.
• Able to travel up to 20%.

Essential Skills or Knowledge

• Demonstrated autonomy leading complex, new product and platform development programs from concept to production using a structured process including traditional and Agile methodologies, while also tailoring the processes as needed for each program.
• Proven problem-solving skills and techniques, especially for technical applications. Works directly with the team to assemble solution recommendations to the Business Leaders when a program is at risk.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills at all levels within the organization.
• Business acumen and experience in business tradeoffs.
• Tenacity in coordination of project team members to achieve program timelines and outcomes.
• Self-starter with experience leading significant impacts on project execution, processes and tools.
• Good understanding of consumer products, software, hardware and/or systems development.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including project management software.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred) or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in New Product Development, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.
• 5 years’ experience leading Connected Electronic products and systems preferred.
• PMP or other Project/Program Management Certifications expected.

Why Work for Us?

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

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