Sr. Program Manager - Contract (Macon, GA)
On-siteMacon, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Lead complex, major program initiatives end-to-end, from planning through Gate Review, reporting to the VP, Program Management. Build detailed timing plans in Microsoft Project, create and negotiate Statements of Work with third-party providers, and coach project teams to ensure adherence to the company's stage-gate product development process. Manage budgets, monitor spend, and communicate resource requirements to functional area leaders while making independent decisions on matters affecting project objectives. Continuously evaluate project status and report regularly to Executive Management and key stakeholders. Requires a Bachelor's degree, minimum 7 years managing complex projects, and 2+ years in a manufacturing environment. Open to a 6+ month contract engagement with up to 50% travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business or an Engineering-related field
- Minimum 7 years managing major, complex projects
- 2+ years in a manufacturing or technical environment
- S. citizen or permanent resident, authorized to work in the U.S.
- Proactive, can-do mindset with the ability to operate independently and take ownership
- Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced, shifting priorities
- Willing and able to travel up to 50%
- Open to a 6+ month contract engagement
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or Master's in Engineering Management
- PMP Certification
- Technical or engineering development background
- Experience managing a product development program from concept to launch
- Experience with process development and continuous improvement
- Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint (advanced proficiency)
- Manufacturing/OEM environment with a formal stage-gate development process
- Cross-functional, matrixed team structure with executive-level reporting
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