Analyst, Program Management

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Employee discount

Fitness & educational reimbursement

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking an Analyst, Program Manager for WoW Studios in Chicago. You will support cross-functional teams, drive product launches and retail activation programs, and help optimize processes across workstreams.

You will collaborate with leadership to ensure timely delivery, maintain documentation, and implement best practices in project management across multiple brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of program, project, or account management experience in marketing or agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage go-to-market product launch and retail activation content across brands.
• Oversee project lifecycle from initiation to completion and help teams meet milestones.
• Serve as point of contact to support cross-functional stakeholders and build collaboration.
• Maintain detailed project documentation including conference reports and next steps.
• Monitor project risks and assist in contingency planning.
• Collect and report post-mortem data at project level.
• Master internal procedures and support continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrate project management best practices and strategic thinking.
• Support adoption and use of PM tools and systems.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and requirements.
• Maintain resource accuracy to support forecasting.

Skills

Go-to-market

Cross-functional

Communication skills

Project management

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workfront

Job description

Requisition ID: 71679

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst, Program Manager, for its in-house, award-winning creative agency and studio, WoW Studios.

This role is onsite at our WoW Studios Chicago or Riverview Campus in Benton Harbor.

As an Analyst at WoW Studios, you will play a crucial role in supporting cross-functional teams, creative endeavors, and marketing leadership. Your responsibilities will include guiding and executing product launches and retail activation programs, and contributing to the optimization of operational processes across various workstreams.

Our growing team of passionate and collaborative humans is focused on best-in-class advertising, storytelling, and consumer experience for all of Whirlpool’s brands including KitchenAid, Whirlpool, JennAir, Maytag, and Amana. We’re committed to increasing and elevating Whirlpool’s output of campaigns, content, design, experiences, and digital innovation across all consumer touchpoints (in-store, film, social, digital, experiential, etc).

WoW Studios is located in the historic Reid Murdoch Building at the edge of Chicago’s Riverwalk and at Whirlpool’s Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI.

Your responsibilities will include

• Manage go-to-market product launch and retail activation content development across our portfolio of brands.
• Manage the lifecycle of projects from initiation to completion, assisting with day-to-day execution and helping teams meet milestones and maintain progress.
• Serve as a point of contact within WoW Studios to support cross-functional stakeholders, helping to build positive and collaborative relationships.
• Maintaining detailed project documentation throughout the program, including conference reports and next steps.
• Monitor and communicate project risks, and assist in the implementation of contingency plans.
• Collect and report post-mortem data at a project level.
• Master internal procedures and actively support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate project management best practices and contribute to strategic thinking.
• Support the adoption and use of project management tools and systems.
• Assist in ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to project requirements.
• Help maintain resource accuracy across pillars to support accurate forecasting.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in program, project, or account management within a marketing or agency environment

Preferred skills and experiences

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience identifying potential off-scope risks and navigating ambiguity
• Ability to assist in synthesizing data and insights to inform objectives and actions
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Workfront)
• Process-oriented with a willingness to learn and improve
• Comfortable providing feedback constructively
• A collaborative team player

What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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