Senior Program Manager, Operations

About the role

The Senior Program Manager, Operations will lead cross-functional teams to deliver on key business programs and process improvement initiatives. This role requires a proven track record in leading multi-functional teams, especially in an operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Business Unit Leader and other Senior Functional Leaders to establish and prioritize a portfolio of programs, initiatives, objectives, scope/requirements, dependencies, and resource needs.
• Led cross-functional teams including Production, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Product Management, IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and other functions to establish project execution strategy, schedule, budget, and resource needs.
• 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.
• Sets up and leads timely status review meetings and formal project reviews with Senior Management.
• Mentors other Project Managers and coaches program team members on project management fundamentals.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated autonomy leading cross-functional programs from idea to launch using a structured process.
• Proven problem-solving skills, techniques, and proficiency leading highly accelerated and/or complex programs.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills at all levels within the organization.
• Business acumen and experience in evaluating business tradeoffs and providing recommendations.
• Tenacity in coordinating various-sized project teams to achieve program timelines and results.
• Self-starter with experience leading significant impacts on project execution, processes, and tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including project management software.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations, business, or engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Program Management, leading multi-functional teams ideally in Operations environment.
• Project Management Professional, Lean Six Sigma, or other Program Management Certifications and/or Enterprise Excellence preferred.
• Experience with Agile Methodologies a plus.

Qualifications

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Allegion is also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Skills

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills are essential for this role. Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile is a plus.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, unlimited paid time off, a 401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and Tuition Reimbursement are provided.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared during the interview process.

Schedule

The position is full-time and based in Blue Ash, OH. Occasional travel may be required.