Global Programs Lead, Cross-Regional Initiatives

DSG-Canusa; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Mattr seeks a Program Manager to lead cross-functional, multi-site initiatives across US, Canada, Germany and China, delivering strategic objectives on time and within budget. You will align initiatives with business goals and manage governance across global teams.

The role emphasizes executive stakeholder management, risk and change management, and strong leadership to drive process improvements and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• One or more certifications: Project Management Professional; Program Management Professional; PMI Agile Certified Practitioner; Certified Scrum Master or equivalent Agile certification; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt; Change Management Certification.
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred with 7–10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Define program roadmaps, align projects with business objectives, prioritize initiatives, and manage executive stakeholder expectations.
• Lead cross-functional projects and actively manage schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and program milestones.
• Establish governance, provide status reporting and executive updates, and facilitate decision-making across global teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks while managing scope changes, dependencies, and escalation processes.
• Coordinate global project teams, strengthen collaboration, standardize project management practices, and implement process improvements.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive stakeholder management

Risk management

Change management

Financial and budget management

Leadership

Process improvement

Communication and influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or related field

Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred

Job description

Mattr seeks a Program Manager to lead cross-functional, multi-site initiatives across US, Canada, Germany and China, delivering strategic objectives on time and within budget. You will align initiatives with business goals and manage governance across global teams.

The role emphasizes executive stakeholder management, risk and change management, and strong leadership to drive process improvements and successful project delivery.