Program Manager III

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving operational excellence? We're looking for a Program Manager to lead our global New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts. In this pivotal role, you'll be the central orchestrator of NPI timelines, ensuring every launch stays on track and aligns with our business objectives. As the authoritative source for program status, you'll illuminate risks, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and deliver clarity to leadership, making a real impact on how we bring innovative products to market. Roles and Responsibilities Own the Milestone Master NPI section, the canonical tracker of all NPI milestones, dates, owners, and status across workstreams; update a minimum of 2x/week based on inputs actively pulled from workstream leads. Maintain a forward view of all NPI deliverables; track dependencies, send structured reminders to milestone owners 7 and 3 days before due dates, and own the critical path. Reconcile timeline conflicts between Category, Channel Sales, and other XFN partners, driving alignment when dates do not agree. Issue Critical Flags when a milestone is at risk of slipping by 5+ days, a dependency is unresolved with Every Critical Flag includes: what is at risk, why, downstream impact, who needs to decide or unblock, and recommended action. Track flag resolution end‑to‑end; flags do not close until the risk is mitigated, not just acknowledged. Synthesize inputs from workstream owners into decision‑ready artifacts that leadership can act on without further synthesis. Build launch‑by‑launch institutional knowledge of what good looks like and where NPI programs typically break. Qualification & Experience 4 to 5 or more years of program or project management experience at a large tech company or strategy consulting firm. Demonstrated ownership of complex, cross‑functional timelines with multiple workstreams and dependencies. Track record of holding senior stakeholders accountable, pulling status proactively rather than waiting to be told. Ability to synthesize inputs and frame decisions with trade‑offs and a clear recommendation, not just status. Ability to ruthlessly prioritize and work autonomously. Must be able to work through ambiguity. Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable producing decision‑ready artifacts for leadership. Proficient in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and timeline/project tracking tools. Experience working against tight timelines with high‑visibility deliverables. Retail, hardware, or consumer electronics NPI experience strongly preferred. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, operating independently, and driving accountability without direct authority. Benefits 401(k). Dental Insurance. Health insurance. Vision insurance. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people. The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs. Additional Responsibilities Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team‑building efforts. Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc. Contribute content and collaborate via the OP‑Wiki/Knowledge Base. Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr