Program Manager in Newry

Overview

Job Description

As Program Manager, you will build multi-regional, cross-functional teams to achieve desired results within budget, at, to specified quality, cost, and functionality requirements, and within the overall program schedule.

You will also support organizational processes to improve program execution speed and effectiveness, including analyzing and supporting correction of systemic and/or organizational gaps.

Responsibilities

• Manage NPI projects and programs to ensure objectives are met on budget, on time, and with required quality and functionality. Key Job functions include:
• Leading global cross functional teams to meet project objectives
• Lead the delivery of new products through the Hussmann NPI gate process
• Support process improvement activities with Hussmann PMO Leader
• Drive cross-functional accountability of NPI programs to deliver new products and processes for the Retail business; assess programs cross-functional resource requirements and proactively engage sponsors and functional leaders to fill resource gaps on a timely basis to ensure project success.
• Present NPI/NTD Programs at regular Program Review meetings; manage expectations of senior leadership through early disclosure of risks/issues; engage program sponsors proactively for their support.
• Assess NPI/NTD Program deliverables, risks and timing; use critical path management methodologies to manage Schedule, Scope and Resource requirements; lead scheduling and planning efforts to build detailed resource loaded project plans, and maintain plans throughout the project to provide accurate planned vs actual vs forecasted data to stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to manage global resources, and forecast demand vs capacity to ensure project performance supports business objectives and revenue commitments.
• Key Competencies And Success Factors
• Build efficient, realistic plans and detailed actions to achieve objectives; set priorities effectively and organize information; delegate work and coordinate resources to maximize results; proven ability to manage projects and hold self and others accountable to project milestones and results.
• Takes accountability for getting work done; is resourceful in identifying creative solutions to difficult problems.
• Demonstrates effective consulting, negotiating, and persuasive skills to diverse audiences, promoting constructive confrontation and issue resolution; presents information in a clear and accurate manner.
• Strong business acumen; ability to drive strategy, influence practices, processes and policies that result in competitive advantage; continuously works to deliver value through process improvement.
• Proactively ensure customer requirements translate into program requirements, respond promptly to customer needs and advocate resolution of issues important to stakeholders.
• Strong skills leading cross functional teams with ability to influence and create action with no direct reporting responsibility.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years leading projects.
• A minimum of 7 years of related business experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field, or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent technical experience is required.
• Experience working in two or more functional areas; Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and/or Operations.
• Must have Microsoft Project expertise, and hands‑on skill required for daily use.
• Experience running cross functional projects is required.
• Experience operating within a stage/phase gate process is required.
• PMI (Project Management Institute) PMP certification preferred.
• Global project management experience a plus.
• Manufacturing product implementation experience, a plus.
• New Product Development experience a plus.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Able to travel up to 5-10% of the time.

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You

Benefits

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

Here’s what you can expect

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.
• Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.
• About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry.

Headquartered in St.

Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh.

With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.

For more information about Hussmann, please visit

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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