Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

4 weeks ago

Golden Horseshoe, Canada Armstrong Fluid Technology Full time

Company Overview: Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1200 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is a leader in the HVAC sector specializing in industrial pump solutions. We are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As a member of our team, you'll dive into an environment that encourages learning and boundary-pushing every day. You'll be part of an agile and dynamic workplace where today's solutions are built for tomorrow's challenges.

Position Summary: The Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, will be responsible for overseeing and managing a portfolio of strategic projects. This key role offers the opportunity to lead projects involving multiple businesses and entities within the firm. The successful candidate will work with various senior stakeholders across the firm to deliver objectives, key results, and milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Execution:

  1. Collaborate with senior leadership to define, prioritize, and develop strategic initiatives.
  2. Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
  3. Ensure alignment of strategic initiatives with the company's overall goals and objectives.

Project Management:

  1. Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion.
  2. End-to-end ownership of cross-functional programs, including roadmap planning, resource planning, and project execution.
  3. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  4. Develop and manage detailed program plans and identify, monitor, and track key deliverables and progress.
  5. Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategic initiatives.
  6. Conduct regular reviews to assess project performance and identify areas for improvement.
  7. Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

  1. Act as a liaison between the senior leadership team and project teams.
  2. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
  3. Solicit stakeholder input and coordinate amongst multiple groups to inform requirements.
  4. Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior leadership.
  5. Manage communication, which includes dissemination of related project documentation and distributing status reports, meeting notes.

Budget Management:

  1. Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within scope and budget.
  2. Monitor expenditures and ensure financial accountability.
  3. Ability to proactively identify upcoming risks, issues, and bottlenecks and resolve issues that sometimes cross departmental boundaries.
  4. Partner with technology teams and other groups in the firm to ensure project risks (e.g., execution, technology, license) are identified and addressed.

Change Management:

  1. Develop and implement change management strategies to support the adoption of new initiatives.
  2. Ensure effective communication and training programs are in place to support organizational change.

Communication and Reporting:

  1. Develop executive presentations including supporting documentation for all levels throughout the organization.
  2. Develop and maintain status reports, dashboards, or presentations for senior management to ensure transparency on the delivery of commitments and any risks.
  3. Manage communication, which includes dissemination of related project documentation and distributing status reports, meeting notes.
  4. Lead regular project status meetings ensuring all risks and issues are escalated and addressed in a timely manner.
  5. Provide structure to projects by working with teams to develop project plans.

Additional Responsibilities:

  1. Being flexible to contribute to other activities within the group where necessary (e.g., project management training, developing communications).

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field. Master’s in Business Administration.
  2. 8 - 12 years of experience in program/project management, preferably in the manufacturing or HVAC industry.
  3. PMP or similar project management certification is highly desirable.
  4. Proven track record of successfully managing complex, high-impact global projects.
  5. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  6. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  7. Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  8. Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  9. Well-developed risk management and data analysis skills.
  10. Ability to drive consensus and influence at all levels and across functions within an organization.
  11. Self-directed team player with the ability to drive high performance and work independently and in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment.
  12. Results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple complex, time-sensitive projects with multiple senior stakeholders and competing priorities.
  13. Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead project teams towards achieving strategic goals.
  14. Strategic Thinking: Strong capability to think strategically and align projects with business objectives.
  15. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
  16. Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve project-related issues.
  17. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
  18. Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and build strong relationships.
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