Strategic Accounts Program Executive - Remote Lead

Material Handling Systems, Inc.; Prospect (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortna is seeking an experienced Program Executive to lead enterprise-scale automation programs across multiple U.S. sites. The role combines senior-level program management, executive stakeholder engagement, and matrixed team leadership to deliver high-value outcomes.

The candidate will drive forecasting, budgeting, risk mitigation, and delivery excellence while aligning customer expectations with Fortna’s strategic goals. Travel will be significant as required by client projects.

Qualifications

• Executive-level program management experience leading large, complex, multi-site initiatives.
• Ability to operate as a customer-facing leader in high-pressure, high-demand environments.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and distributed teams.
• Advanced business acumen with strong financial and budget management capabilities across programs.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead as the primary point of contact and executive sponsor for a critical, high-demand customer.
• Drive program and account financial performance through disciplined forecasting, margin management, risk mitigation, and change management practices.
• Oversee end-to-end execution of multiple simultaneous automation implementations across geographically dispersed sites.
• Coordinate across site leaders, project managers, and functional teams to ensure consistent execution, communication, and performance.
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring strong leadership capability at the site and project level.
• Ensure successful delivery of solutions including MHE, robotics, WCS/WMS, and integrated software systems.

Skills

Executive program management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Matrixed organizations

Multi-site delivery

Forecasting

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Fortna is seeking an experienced Program Executive to lead enterprise-scale automation programs across multiple U.S. sites. The role combines senior-level program management, executive stakeholder engagement, and matrixed team leadership to deliver high-value outcomes.

The candidate will drive forecasting, budgeting, risk mitigation, and delivery excellence while aligning customer expectations with Fortna’s strategic goals. Travel will be significant as required by client projects.