Program Management Sr. Manager – Global Network Optimization

The Program Management Sr. Manager - Global Network Optimization is responsible for successful program execution across the enterprise; specifically the movement of assets, processes and material in planning, development, and execution of those plans to support the creation of space and optimizing our manufacturing locations to support improved utilization, productivity, quality, and the capacity of those sites. The candidate will lead and partner with a team to execute large factory moves and capital programs and improve the business processes by which large programs are successfully managed, and ensuring that key program planning, governance, rollout, ramp-up, and execution are managed to ensure commitments to timelines, volumes, and quality rates are attained. A strong background in project and program management, manufacturing operations, and large capital project projects is required. This individual must have experience in collaborating, aligning with key stakeholders across business units with a strong bias to hands on management, leading effectively across organizational and international boundaries, communicating effectively, and demonstrating capability to address issues when identified in a program.

This position supports Rheem North America and can be remote near a major airport in the United States. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Program Management - GNO and with anticipated travel at 50%.

• Lead the development and execution of global network optimization and manufacturing readiness to improve network performance, reduce costs, and increase reliability – including programs for large new product introductions and network moves focused on our North American footprint
• Define various project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Oversee the development and execution of project plans and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including network operations core teams, engineering, procurement, HR (change management/communications/ talent), finance, logistics and distribution and vendors, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with regional to ensure alignment of optimization projects with business objectives.
• Develop and implement simple metrics and reporting to track project progress and success.
• Provide regular project status updates and presentations to senior leadership.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support and drive effective and controlled change management to ensure timely decision making and subsequent decision support for project teams.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve program management standard work

• Bachelor’s degree – business, engineering, supply chain, operations management or related.