Program Manager

Job TitleQualified candidates will encompass excellent communication skills and the ability to plan, direct, control, and coordinate multiple global activities simultaneously. A thorough knowledge of project planning, project management procedures, practices, and techniques is imperative. In addition, a strong foundation of engineering, project planning, financial analysis, and basic qualitative/quantitative evaluation is preferred.Principal Accountabilities· Collaborate with sales team to understand customer requirements and maintain program specification documents· Plan and modify program schedules to meet business needs.· Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and timelines for global systems projects. This position will proactively support the complete program life cycle (from order to shipment) ensuring timely, successful implementation of customer orders.· Ensure projects are well planned and organized, including documenting milestone meetings.· Participate in cross-program planning to resolve conflicts with project priorities, resourcing, schedule and scope.· Communicate with customers in all stages of the project life cycle.· Participate in customer buy-offs as required· Track program changes and produce updated schedules based on requirements from stakeholders· Evaluate existing program management practices and recommend improvements to project and program management practices.· Status of “due bills” communicated to customers.· Host weekly meetings internally and externally to keep stakeholders updated on the programs’ progress· Enter customer orders into ERP system and maintain the data as required· Maintain risk register and keep stakeholders up to date· Work through scope changes as required with the sales team and customerKnowledge/Experience/Skills· Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Marketing or Project Management preferred.· Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in can making industry or machine building industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.· Strong foundation in project planning and analysis, communications and basic qualitative/quantitative evaluation is preferred.· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Project, and Excel.· Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.Additional Skills/Abilities/General Information· Understand others’ perspectives, ask clarifying questions, and confirm understanding.· Ability to bring stakeholders together to reconcile differences through negotiation.· Ability to proactively identify others’ needs and opportunities to provide assistance.· Ability to assess how new information affects current and future problem-solving and decision-making.· Ability to identify complex problems, analyze relevant information, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.· Ability to coordinate work with others and adjust activities accordingly.· Ability to recognize existing problems and anticipate potential issues.· Ability to apply critical thinking and general principles to specific problems to reach logical conclusions.Travel and Work Schedule· Estimated travel is 10% or as required.· The work schedule generally requires 50+ hours per week. On-call availability, evening work, and/or weekend work may be required.DisclaimerThis position description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities, duties, qualifications, physical demands, and working conditions associated with the role. It is not designed to be a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all job functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business. Stolle Machinery Co., LLC reserves the right to modify, interpret, amend, or discontinue any part of this position description at any time, with or without notice.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementStolle Machinery Co., LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and job-related factors. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.