Program Manager

Blue Yonder$137K — $172K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience managing complex projects in Manufacturing CPG or Life Sciences sectors.
  • Proven track record in delivering large-scale, Cloud-based enterprise applications.
  • Experience leading enterprise-level integration projects with API management platforms.
  • Background as a functional or technical consultant for enterprise supply chain applications.
  • Ability to adapt and implement various project management methodologies, especially Agile.
  • Experience in evaluating and leveraging team members' strengths for successful project delivery.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to quickly build trust with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex projects with multiple project managers and internal teams.
  • Oversee delivery of large-scale implementation programs for strategic clients.
  • Identify and communicate potential challenges and risks during implementation projects.
  • Ensure teams adhere to delivery timelines while applying creative recovery solutions.
  • Foster a sales-oriented mindset within the team to uncover additional customer opportunities.
  • Guide customers new to the SaaS journey by aligning appropriate internal resources.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
  • 401K plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible Time Off policy.
  • Access to corporate fitness programs.
  • Variety of voluntary benefits, including legal plans and pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Blue Yonder Title:

Program Manager

Location:
  • This is a virtual role which can be located anywhere in North America.
  • Travel required to client site: Up to 50%


Other comparable titles:

Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Agilist, Senior Program Manager

Overview:
  • Seeking a leader with a strong functional and technical foundation in TMS, WMS, Planning - Mfg. CPG/Life Sciences within our Consulting Services group. This position is open to candidates with a software solution background in Transportation Management (TMS) or Warehouse Management (WMS) or Manufacturing Planning.
  • We value a strong sense of urgency and a desire to 'figure it out' when faced with obstacles.
  • The ability to quickly build trust and establish strong relationships with customers is a must.
  • This role will focus on managing the delivery of large scale/multi-streams implementation programs for key/strategic clients.
  • This Program Manager will manage all aspects of the implementation program, leading multiple work streams, and delivering through a geographically dispersed team of colleagues globally.


Scope:
  • Core responsibilities to include leadership and management of complex projects with multiple project managers, partners, and cross-functional internal teams for Blue Yonder SaaS customers
  • The Manufacturing Professional Services team is comprised of Project Managers, Program Managers, and Delivery Partners servicing Manufacturing CPG and Life Sciences customers


Our current technical environment:
  • Smartsheet, SharePoint, JIRA, Salesforce, S&OP

What you'll do:
  • Use your functional and technical skillset to identify potential challenges and risks to implementation projects and leverage the organization appropriately to avoid them where possible, raising them to leadership's attention early when not.
  • Keep the teams on track to delivery plans and apply creative solutions to recover timelines when necessary.
  • Adopt an 'everyone is in sales' mentality to identify additional opportunities which would drive value for Blue Yonder customers.
  • Confidently lead Blue Yonder customers new to the SaaS journey, pulling in the right team members from across the organization at the appropriate time.


What we are looking for:
  • 8+ years experience managing complex projects and programs ideally within the Manufacturing CPG or Life Sciences space
  • Demonstrable experience in delivering large-scale and complex, Cloud based enterprise applications.
  • Experience in leading enterprise-level integration projects using various API management platforms, integration architecture and integration methodologies.
  • Prior experience as a functional or technical consultant for enterprise supply chain applications.
  • Demonstrable ability to adapt various project management methodologies, particularly Agile, in a flexible way.
  • Demonstrable experience in identifying strengths and weaknesses of team members to leverage in the best possible way to ensure successful delivery of projects.
  • A personable demeanor with the ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with leadership, peers, customers, project reports and cross-functional teams, quickly instilling trust in your leadership.
  • A heightened sense of urgency with a since passion for quickly delivering value for customers.
  • Travel required to client site: Up to 50%


#LI-REMOTE

The annual salary range for this position is $137,126.93 - $172,873.06

The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors. In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401K with Matching
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Corporate Fitness Program
  • A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more


About Blue Yonder

Blue Yonder is a software company that provides artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for supply chain management. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Blue Yonder's solutions are used by more than 3,000 customers worldwide, including many of the world's largest retailers, manufacturers, and logistics companies.
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