What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager-Strategic Initiatives position at RefrigiWear?
Drive Transformation. Build Alignment. Deliver Results.
At RefrigiWear, we don't just make cold-weather gear, we help people perform safely and productively in some of the world's toughest working environments. For more than 70 years, we've been the industry leader in insulated industrial workwear, PPE, and safety solutions, serving customers across food processing, cold storage, manufacturing, logistics, and industrial markets.
We're looking for a Strategic Program Manager who thrives on solving complex business challenges, bringing structure to ambiguity, and leading high-impact initiatives that shape the future of our business.
This is a highly visible role reporting to the Chief Strategy & Information Officer, offering the opportunity to partner with senior leaders, influence critical business decisions, and drive strategic programs that span operations, technology, product development, sourcing, quality, logistics, and customer-facing initiatives.
What You'll Do
As our Strategic Program Manager, you'll serve as the connective tissue across some of the company's most important initiatives.
You will:
Lead Strategic Business Initiatives
- Drive cross-functional programs that support company growth, operational excellence, and strategic priorities.
- Coordinate stakeholders across multiple functions to ensure alignment, accountability, and execution.
- Manage complex initiatives from concept through implementation.
Drive Executive Visibility & Decision-Making
- Develop executive-level dashboards, status reports, and strategic updates.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities before they become obstacles.
- Partner with senior leaders to facilitate decisions and remove barriers.
Build Alignment Across the Organization
- Bring together teams with competing priorities to achieve common goals.
- Facilitate productive discussions, working sessions, and steering committee meetings.
- Create clarity in environments where priorities and information may be evolving.
Deliver Operational Excellence
- Establish project plans, milestones, governance structures, and performance measures.
- Ensure initiatives remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.
- Drive accountability across internal teams and external partners.
What You Bring
Required Experience
- 5 years of experience in program management, project management, business transformation, consulting, operations, or related disciplines.
- Proven success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to customer-facing or commercial programs involving external stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, consumer products, apparel, logistics, or related industries.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
- Experience supporting strategic business or technology initiatives.
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Strategic Thinking
- Process Management
- Priority Setting
- Problem Solving
- Executive Presence
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Change Leadership
- Accountability
- Organizational Agility
Why Join RefrigiWear?
At RefrigiWear, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Work directly with senior executives on enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Influence meaningful business decisions.
- Help shape the future direction of a growing organization.
- Partner with talented leaders across the company.
- Make a measurable impact on business performance and customer success.
If you're energized by complex challenges, cross-functional leadership, and driving results that matter, we'd love to meet you.