Program Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

dormakaba is seeking a Program Manager based in Indianapolis, IN or Reamstown, PA. This role will report directly to the AVP - Program Management Office and work closely with the greater Product Development organization. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day activities of a strategic program, keeping a detailed and technical view of the program operations from start to finish, monitoring and reporting on the programs progress throughout the launch. This role will help identify process deficiencies and communicate best practices within the PMO.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $125,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop clear, cross-functional and attainable program plan with well-defined tasks and ownership, ensuring that the program remains on the specific timeline

• Oversee the purpose and status of the program and various projects and can use this oversight to support project-level activity to ensure the program goals are met

• Track and adjust various budgets and spending, look for gaps in work efficiency, communicate with various functional teams and suggest potential changes in the plan

• Emphasize the coordinating and prioritizing of resources across projects, managing links between the projects and the overall costs and risks of the program

• Review overall design concepts, as well as detailed designs to assure compliance with product requirements (CTQ's), design specifications and compliance standards

• Define, reports and proactively mitigate risks to the program

• Discuss and clarify objectives, priorities and goals, as well as articulate any related changes with functional team members

WHAT WE REQUIRE

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent skills with Microsoft Project required

• Demonstrated experience in Phase Gate Methodology or Gated/Milestone Process

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead others in team settings and on an individual basis

• Ability to solve complex problems is required

• Ability to manage and lead those not directly reporting to you

• Willing to get involved in specific tasks and objectives, remove roadblocks and be seen as a contributing member of the team

• Proficiency in use of MS Products including PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

• A solid business financial acumen

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 25% of your time

• Education/Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Business or other related field required (MBA or Master's Degree in Management, Finance or Engineering a plus)

• 3+ years minimum project management work experience

WHAT WE PREFER

• PMP Certification

• Experience in commercial security product

• Experience in Commercial or Residential Door lockset and hardware design and processing a plus

• Skills and experience with Agile Methodology

WHAT WE OFFER

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!

• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being.

• Vacation and Personal Time Off

• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!

• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One.

• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program.

• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program.

• Discover your best attributes using CliftonStrengths to pave the way for success at dormakaba.

• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Legal Insurance

• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses

• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

WHY JOIN DORMAKABA?

Our work is IMPORTANT. YOU are important. At schools and universities, in stadiums, airports, hospitals and workplace; for every place that matters. We provide safety, security, and sustainability, providing people with the tools to shape their careers for growth. EVERY team member contributes to our mission and can make a positive difference. Our culture focuses on Growing the Business, Growing Together and Growing Ourselves. We are a global company with more than 16,000 employees worldwide giving you endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

Learn why our employees enjoy working for dormakaba: dormakaba Testimonials

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