Program Manager

Daifuku North America; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks a Program Manager to oversee planning, governance and execution of the assigned program, coordinating Project Managers, Site Managers and engineering teams to meet strategic and operational goals.

Responsibilities include managing program metrics, reporting to leadership, handling escalations and risks, and fostering internal and external stakeholder relationships. Required degree and 3 years of experience; travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in project or program management.
• Experience with material handling and automation solutions; MS Project and advanced scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, govern, and oversee program activities and resources to meet objectives.
• Lead internal and external program reporting, metrics and governance.
• Manage escalations, risks, and stakeholder communications for the program.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

MS Project

Advanced Project Scheduling

Job description

Overview

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks Program Manager: Responsible for planning, governance and oversight of project program activities and resources to meet the strategic, business, and technical objectives of assigned project program; Reports to Manager on program activities in accordance with the mission, strategy and goals of the program and organization; Leads the Program’s financial objectives and operating plans; leads internal and external stakeholder relationships for the Program; Plans, governs, and oversees project program activities and resources to meet the strategic, business, and technical objectives of assigned project program; Develops and leads internal and external program reporting requirements inclusive of metrics to evaluate program strengths, quality, and areas for improvement; Leads internal and external program escalations, risks, and standards; Ensures that the Program delivers the desirable outcome to the organization; Plans and leads programs carried out by Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineering Teams, and Program Support Personnel. Job Site: 1810 Airport Exchange Boulevard, Erlanger, KY 41018. Salary: $130,333/yr. Requires Bachelor’s or foreign degree equivalent in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Requires 3 years of experience in the job offered or in project management. Requires experience with Managing material handling and automation solutions; Project and Program management; Business accounting and contracts management; and MS Project and Advanced Project Scheduling. Up to 25% domestic travel required.