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 and programs in Manufacturing CPG or Life Sciences.
  • Experience in delivering large-scale, cloud-based enterprise applications.
  • Background in leading enterprise-level integration projects with API management and integration methodologies.
  • Prior roles as a functional or technical consultant for enterprise supply chain applications.
  • Ability to adapt and apply various project management methodologies, especially Agile.
  • Experience in identifying team member strengths for optimal project delivery.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to quickly build trust and relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the delivery of large-scale implementation programs for key clients.
  • Lead multiple project managers and cross-functional teams to success.
  • Identify challenges and risks in implementation projects and address them proactively.
  • Drive projects back on track with creative solutions as necessary.
  • Adopt a sales mindset to uncover additional client opportunities for value.
  • Guide clients new to the SaaS journey, engaging the right resources effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
  • 401K with company matching.
  • Flexible Time Off policy.
  • Corporate fitness program.
  • Variety of voluntary benefits including Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, 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 9figure it out9 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 you9ll 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 leadership9s attention early when not.

  • Keep the teams on track to delivery plans and apply creative solutions to recover timelines when necessary.

  • Adopt an 9everyone is in sales9 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

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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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