Technical Program Manager in Ford's Connected Vehicle Software division focusing on product and engineering excellence. Lead cross - functional initiatives and manage complex engineering programs.
About the role
- Technical Program Manager overseeing design and improvement of distribution systems for SanMar. Collaborating with stakeholders to drive efficiency in procurement and distribution processes.
Responsibilities
- Supervise project team and their deliverables, providing day to day direction and insight to ensure that they meet their goals and deadlines.
- Coach and develop project team to meet their individual and business expectations, as well as to grow and excel within their roles.
- Manage a revolving portfolio of tasks and projects comprised of Material Handling systems and equipment, Hardware and Media management, and Storage and Capacity initiatives.
- Research, analyze, and troubleshoot SanMar handling systems; understand the operation and dependencies of the solutions and processes, and how they are used by the DCs.
- Identify and develop resource information (i.e., disaster response, strategic computing, information security and control).
- Work across all stakeholder areas to translate business requirements into high performing solutions that meet the business needs; ensure best operational practice.
- Create detailed project plans and frameworks; ensure team members are meeting milestones and reporting status.
- Provide distribution system subject matter expertise to business areas and end users.
- Work closely with Technical and Delivery teams to identify, design and deliver changes to system environments; ensure projects are in lockstep with functional requirements.
- Work closely with Distribution/Company leadership and primary resources to determine strategic focus and task prioritization, and long-term portfolio management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technology Discipline or equivalent industry experience
- 4-6 years of experience in an IT program or project management role
- Procurement experience, including strategic sourcing, cost savings, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management is preferred
- Experience with procure/design/build/support of mechanical and automation systems and related technology and integrations
- Solid subject matter expertise using technology-based distribution systems; experience with SanMar specific systems preferred: Warehouse Management (HighJump/Korber); Voice, RF and scanning WMS equipment; high output printers and label media; Distribution facility specific WCS/WES, Conveyor hardware/software interfaces; Industry relevant automations (AS/RS, Goods to Person, pick/pack to light, etc.)
- Experience with procure/design/build/support of storage systems, i.e., racking, binning
- Experience with industry-specific tools such as AutoCad and Process Modeling/Simulation software
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred
- Competency across a range of project management tools (e.g. MS Project, VSTS, Jira, CA PPM, Visio)
- Demonstrated delivery with an agile development methodology
- Ability to interact with many different skill sets and roles within the company
- Ability and energy to work on multiple projects at a time and potentially switch projects as necessary, maintaining a strong quality focus on each
- A bias for action with the ability to adapt quickly with a positive attitude toward change
- Ability to professionally drive change and process improvement in a loosely structured environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Flexible with schedule, able to provide off-hours support either remotely, or onsite, as needed
- Travel is a requirement of this role, up to 50% or more at times and includes SanMar sites, Industry events
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
- Life insurance
- Short/long-term disability coverage
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pet insurance
- Paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
- Annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary
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