This role can be based in either the US or Europe.
What You'll Do
You'll serve as the driving force behind key global digital programs, ensuring projects are delivered successfully while aligning business goals, technology solutions, and stakeholder expectations. Your day-to-day will include:
- Leads all aspects of the program and/or project lifecycle - planning, scope definition, budgeting, staffing, design, execution, and delivery - coordinating work activities across multiple project managers and functions to meet evolving business needs.
- Accountable for project results along with the project sponsor; drives on-time, on-budget, on-scope delivery of capabilities that are adopted by the business and generate measurable improvements in performance, efficiency, and profitability.
- Partners with the Global Digital Technology team to receive and validate business and functional requirements, ensuring regional inputs are fully reconciled and translated into actionable project scope prior to execution.
- Collaborates with Global stakeholders - as the primary point of contact for Digital Technology Programs/Projects managing expectations, inspiring confidence, enabling informed decision-making, and keeping all parties aligned on priorities and progress.
- Prepares the project work plan, roadmap, initial release plan, and migration strategy; tracks milestones, KPIs, and budgetary performance, reporting findings regularly to senior and executive management.
- Manages issues, risks, and change proactively using formal techniques for identification, mitigation, and resolution; preserves business plan commitments while negotiating timing, cost, quality, and resources as conditions evolve.
- Coordinates with the Global Digital Technology team to ensure business-to-technical requirements are accurately translated for delivery teams; supports UAT governance and facilitates regional sign-off against defined acceptance criteria.
- Evaluates the business impact of proposed changes and technology decisions in partnership with the Global Digital Technology team; contributes to business cases and ROI analyses to support leadership decision-making.
- Facilitates steering committee sessions. Communicates, resolves and escalates issues in a timely fashion and arbitrates cross-functional conflicts to maintain program momentum.
- Follows enterprise program management practices, processes, and delivery metrics.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience.
- Demonstrated track record of managing the successful delivery of multiple complex projects with formal project controls for scope, schedule, and budget.
- Proficiency with project management methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Ability to structure and manage multiple work streams with empowered work stream leaders.
- Experience managing the unique challenges of product launch, platform rollout, or multi-site implementation projects.
- Strong influential leadership skills with the ability to identify and solve problems effectively through listening and influencing without direct authority.
- Strong executive-level verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and ability to engage and create trust with others to build and foster cross-functional team relationships.
- Strong decision-making skills and organization skills with ability to multitask.
- Works with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth, including:
- Low-cost BCBSIL medical, dental, and vision plans
- A generous company-matched 401(k) and profit sharing
- Tuition support to fuel your learning
- Paid holidays and a vibrant, casual work environment
But that's just the beginning. At Wahl, you'll also enjoy:
- A legacy of quality and innovation.
- A team that values your expertise and ideas.
- Opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful projects.
- A culture built on respect, precision, and progress.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about leading strategic initiatives, connecting people and technology, and delivering results that matter, apply today and help shape the future of Wahl Clipper's global digital journey.
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