Senior Program Manager, Operations

Allegion plc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with 6% match

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Allegion Canada Inc. in Blue Ash, OH is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Operations to lead a portfolio of cross‑functional manufacturing programs from idea to launch, with focus on schedule, scope, and budget.

You will collaborate with Production, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Product Management, IT, Supply Chain and Finance to define execution strategy, monitor progress, resolve issues, mentor team members, and travel up to 40% as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated autonomy leading cross-functional programs from idea to launch using a structured process.
• Proven problem-solving skills and experience guiding complex programs.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills at all levels of the organization.
• Business acumen and ability to evaluate tradeoffs and drive decisions.
• Tenacity in coordinating multi-sized project teams to meet timelines.

Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional teams to establish program goals, scope, dependencies, and success metrics.
• Monitors progress, mitigates risks, and resolves issues to keep programs on schedule and budget.
• Escalates issues and recommendations to upper management as needed.
• Mentors other Project Managers and coaches team members on PM fundamentals.
• Travel up to 40% as required.

Skills

Cross-functional Leadership

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Business Acumen

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Microsoft Office

Self-starter

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations, business or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Allegion is a global security solutions provider with over 40 brands, 14,000+ employees, and products sold in 130 countries. We focus on security around doors and beyond.

Senior Program Manager, Operations - Blue Ash, OH

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Allegion’s Hollow Metal (Doors and Frames) Business Unit Leader and other Senior Functional Leaders to establish and prioritize a portfolio of programs, initiatives’ objectives, scope/requirements, dependencies, resource needs as well as success metrics for each.
• Leads cross‑functional teams including Production, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Product Management, IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance and other functions to establish project execution strategy, schedule, budget, and resource needs to achieve them.
• Continuously monitors and drives project activities, risk mitigation, and issue resolution to ensure programs progress on schedule and within budget while meeting program objectives and metrics.
• Works directly with the team and functional leadership as needed to drive issues to closure, and appropriately escalates issues and mitigation recommendations to upper management as needed.
• Resolves people and team dynamic issues for effective performance and cross‑functional handoffs.
• Works with other program managers on interdependencies or conflicts with other simultaneous projects.
• Schedules and leads timely status review meetings, and formal project reviews with Senior Management.
• Mentors other Project Managers and coaches program team members on project management fundamentals.
• Can travel up to 40% at various times throughout the year as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated autonomy leading cross‑functional programs from idea to launch using a structured process.
• Proven problem‑solving skills, techniques and proficiency leading highly accelerated and/or complex programs.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills at all levels within the organization.
• Business acumen and experience in evaluating business tradeoffs and providing recommendations.
• Tenacity in coordination of various‑sized project teams to achieve program timelines and results.
• Self‑starter with experience leading significant impacts on project execution, processes and tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including project management software required.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations, business or engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Program Management, leading multi‑functional teams ideally in Operations environment.
• Project Management Professional, Lean Six Sigma, or other Program Management Certifications and/or Enterprise Excellence preferred.
• Experience with Agile Methodologies a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you be safe and healthy.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) plan, currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax‑advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax‑advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses.
• Disability Insurance – Short‑Term and Long‑Term coverage, paid for by Allegion.
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards.
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work.
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back.
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require assistance applying, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.