Program Manager

Description

The Program Manager is accountable for managing complex, multi-workstream programs that create measurable business value for internal customers (enterprise projects/initiatives) and external customers (product development, launches, and lifecycle programs). Success in this role is defined by meeting or exceeding agreed outcomes for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and benefits realization, while establishing effective governance, proactively managing risk, and enabling high-performing cross-functional teams. The Program Manager models behaviors that build trust, align stakeholders, and drive disciplined execution—combining structured program management with practical agility to achieve results in dynamic business environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accountable for the technical and financial success multiple projects within a given program

Develop & maintain project plans and manage project team(s) with set plans, goals, and objectives

Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines, monitoring financial  performance, and allocating resources

Work across different corporate business units and manage teams across different geographies

Identifying and managing potential risks and liabilities of multiple projects

Oversee Program requirements to verify all standards are met efficiently and effectively with proper documentation.

Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the Program.

Strong communication skills to executives, senior management, project/program teams, and individual project stakeholders

Grow a working knowledge of the Summus corporate environment, how all the brands within Summus operate and go-to-market, their leadership structure, and their product portfolio

Experienced in qualitative & quantitative data analysis to uncover root cause and make effective business recommendations

Adhering to established review practices for product & process improvement

Track and monitor progress of project plan and update management on a regular basis

Act as the point of contact on assigned projects across internal and external stakeholders

Hold team members accountable to achieving goals and objectives

Reporting regularly on the progress of Programs to the customer and to the management team

Perform general administrative tasks such as respond to emails, make phone calls, print documents, and file paperwork.

Coach business leadership on the theory and application of established project management practices

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

COMPETENCIES:

Problem solving/analysis with demonstratable time management, organization, and presentation skills

Ability to work with teams across multiple business disciplines

Exceptional emotional intelligence and change management skills

Ability to work remote effectively and lead/manage Microsoft Teams meetings and discussion

Cost and risk management, advanced knowledge of estimating time and materials needed to complete the requested scope of work as well as program cost savings and phased timing of savings to occur. 

Ability to coach, mentor, and develop leaders within a business team to their next level of success.

Demonstratable conflict resolution and personnel management training.

Demonstratable exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality regarding business and staff information. 

Demonstrated professionalism in sound judgment and ethical focus

Ability to make important decisions within urgent conditions and business constraints

Ability to delegate effectively in all directions of the organizational structure (up, over, and down)

Demonstratable leadership skills through previous work examples in quantifiable results.

Understanding of the Project Management Institute framework

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Notes, Outlook, Power BI. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Office hours average 40 per week; may require additional hours including evening and weekends depending on business needs.

Work typically performed in an indoor office setting, but will also be conducted in a manufacturing environment or at different sites

Standard business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and/or as aligned with manager and site needs. Remote work arrangements applicable as approved by manager.

Travel required less than 25% of time with latitude to choose some of the travel times

Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around an office or shop environment with the occasional need to lift or move up to 25lbs.f your project(s) and phase of project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in either business, engineering, or management or an equivalent experience level
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000