Program Manager I: Cross-Functional Projects Lead

KGPCo; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KGPCo in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Program Manager I to oversee a range of initiatives for our regional market.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project plans, and act as the single point of contact for escalations, driving on-time program execution and customer success.

The role requires Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of program/managment experience, with strong communication and analytical skills; KGPCo offers a collaborative environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree strongly desired
• 3+ years of experience managing ongoing projects or programs is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to create innovative solutions to solve real customer challenges
• Proven ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
• Ability to manage ambiguous projects, identify and solve blockers, and know when to escalation
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach
• Advanced communication skills (oral & written)
• Effective quantitative analysis & analytical skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of KGPCo' s internal systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects to completion, ensuring that all activities are coordinated, completed, and kept current, including all job aides that support the program are maintained on the KGPCo Hub with complete accuracy.
• Build and lead cross-functional internal and external teams using resources from all functional areas, primarily interfacing with Product Management, Procurement, DC Operations, Transportation, etc. as needed to ensure the success of the program.
• Serve as liaison across customer units to obtain a thorough knowledge of procedures, as well as to understand the Company's ability to procure and manage orders for successful project completion.
• Develop a detailed project plan, including measurements of success, and the associated timeline required for program implementation. Execute plans and decisions related to the program.
• Serve as single Point-of-Contact for escalation and resolution of issues arising out of the working teams.
• Prepare detailed analysis of the program, including status reports, service level metrics, and project measurements, as well as both formal and informal presentations to all levels of management that effectively communicates the health and status of the program.

Skills

Influencing & negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Customer service orientation

Strategic thinking

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

KGPCo internal systems knowledge

Job description

KGPCo in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Program Manager I to oversee a range of initiatives for our regional market.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project plans, and act as the single point of contact for escalations, driving on-time program execution and customer success.

The role requires Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of program/managment experience, with strong communication and analytical skills; KGPCo offers a collaborative environment and growth opportunities.