Program Manager

Globalchannelmanagement; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Globalchannelmanagement, based in Virginia, seeks a Program Manager to oversee multiple manufacturing and operations programs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Program Management and a solid background in manufacturing, especially in steel and metals, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role involves collaboration across plant operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure efficient production workflows. A background with ERP systems and certifications like PMP are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, or Operations Management.
• Background in manufacturing, steel, metals, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience leading plant-level initiatives or capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple manufacturing and operations programs from planning through execution.
• Partner with plant operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure on-time production and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence).

Skills

Program Management

Project Management

Manufacturing

Steel

Metals

Plant Operations

Production Planning

Supply Chain

ERP Systems

SAP

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Education

Engineering or operations-related degree

Job description

Program Manager requires:

• Program Management Project Management Manufacturing Steel Metals Plant Operations Production Planning Supply Chain ERP SAP Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Operational Excellence
• 5+ years' experience in Program Management, Project Management, or Operations Management
• Background in manufacturing, steel, metals, or heavy industrial environments
• Plant operations / production environments
• Supply chain and production planning
• Cross-functional program leadership
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in steel, metals, or metal fabrication
• PMP certification or similar
• Engineering or operations-related degree
• Experience leading plant-level initiatives or capital projects

Duties:

• Lead and manage multiple manufacturing and operations programs from planning through execution
• Partner with plant operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure on-time production and delivery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence)
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization
• Manage program timelines, budgets, and performance metrics
• Identify risks within production, supply chain, and operations and implement mitigation plans