Program Manager Jobs

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The role relies upon experience in relationship management, financial management, risk management, master plan management, communications, and delivery execution.
• The candidate must have demonstrated experience in successfully managing and delivering multi-project, enterprise efforts.
• Program Managers are responsible for successful on-time/on-budget coordination and management of large-scale programs.
• Program Managers must have a thorough understanding of Program Management concepts and techniques and will evaluate project feasibility, establish priority, and define, plan, and execute the activities necessary to reach the business objectives.
• The successful candidate will have experience in choosing the right program delivery model and success in leading short-term, multi-year, enterprise cross-business unit programs.

PREPARE & MAINTAIN THE PROJECT PLAN:

• Experience with applications such as MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Visio) required.
• Attending conference calls early in the AM and late PM as needed
• Build and motivate the program teams.
• Establish a master plan framework for program tracking and control including processes for the management of the program
• Demonstrated experience leading and directing medium-large teams consisting of resources from across the enterprise, including Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Technology, and HR.
• Prior Japanese business experience (Korean a plus)
• Assists in defining the strategic objectives for programs. PROVIDE LEADERSHIP & DIRECTION FOR THE PROJECT TEAM
• This role will work closely with a team of product stakeholders to understand business goals, revenue objectives, and production adoption objectives.
• Managing multiple OEM projects at once
• PMP certification is a plus, but not required.
• Projects will often include teams from Technology, Sales, Marketing, Service, Product, Finance, HR, and Training.
• Ensure appropriate project documentation is produced and achieved on internal storage tools and intranet sites
• Lead and direct large programs and initiatives in support of DNC/US Retail’s strategic objectives.
• Establish and manage stakeholder expectations and revise plans and shift priorities, as needed and in conjunction with all participating parties, to ensure successful completion of the program
• Demonstrated experience in motivating program team members to complete tasks efficiently.
• Establishes and manages a project-level change control process that allows for the submission of changes and impact assessment of changes.
• Proven at building relationships and partnering with cross-functional teams
• PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
• Establish and maintain a tight working partnership with business owners, executives, and program teams to rationalize business objectives & business priorities.
• Strong customer service skills; frequent interactions with senior-level stakeholders.
• Available Passport for travel to Japan, Korea, Mexico, and Canada
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Continuously monitor the development process and proactively work to identify and resolve issues within the projects and across programs.
• Establish tracking and roll-up of project milestones and metrics for program-level status reporting
• Simultaneously manage work across multiple threads of the Project Management Framework, which includes business requirements & process definition and alignment, applications development, data conversions, systems coordination, communications, training, end-user adoption (including training and change management), and benefits realization.
• The Program Manager will have frequent leadership interactions with senior executives and must have a well-developed sense of strategy and timing as well as excellent verbal, written, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience in writing, reviewing, and managing business specifications, technical specifications, project plans, training plans, communication plans, and other related project documentation.
• Ensure planned, regular, and effective communication of status, issues, risks, and actions among all persons and parties involved in the program.
• All candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to interact with senior business leaders to scope and structure key strategy initiatives
• Translate program objectives into integrated plans, schedules, and budgets
• Participate in long-term and short-term program development and planning
• Qualifications:
• The candidate must have exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills and must demonstrate the ability to use a logical, systematic, and creative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to understand, interpret, manage, and communicate technical and business teams’ needs, concerns, risks, issues, and collisions across all departments.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior executives across various departments Strong negotiation skills.
• Managing outside vendors (In-state, out-of-state, international)
• Demonstrated experience managing and directing employees, contractors, and/or consultants in a matrix team setting.
• Build and maintain relationships with key executives and 3rd party vendors.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical, business, or management and 5 years of project/program management experience in delivering large-scale projects; experience must cover all phases of a project lifecycle (Discovery, Definition/Design, Development/Testing, Delivery, and Post-Implementation Support) OR an equivalent combination of education and 10 years work-related experience.
• KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS:
• The Program Manager must be able to maintain an active relationship with employees and provide mentoring, motivating, guiding, and counseling as necessary.
• Strong communicator with the ability to disseminate key information and findings to Sponsors and a broader stakeholder group
• Experience in organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating complex team efforts.
• Experienced project management skills with the ability to drive recommendations through implementation and results
• Strong presentation, organizational & interpersonal skills.
• Assist with major decisions about resources, goals, and standards and assuring that all parties involved understand and incorporate within their delivery responsibilities.
• Communicate the project objectives, priorities, and direction to all stakeholders.

DNUS is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion in the workplace. DNUS will not discriminate based on any protected class in it’s hiring/onboarding/employment practices. Reasonable accommodations can be requested and will be considered as it relates to the essential functions of this job.

About DNUS, Inc.:

Daikyo Corporation was established in 1953 in Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima-ken Japan. As a manufacturer of plastic products for automotive, machinery, electric appliance, vessels, and general household purposes. Today, DaikyoNishikawa (DNUS) Inc. established its first venture in the United States in 2019, primarily serving Mazda and Toyota automotive industry. DNUS, Inc. is a high-end technology and quality-driven automotive company. It is the policy of DNUS, Inc. to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

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