Overview
Position SummaryThe Program Manager leads strategic business programs that improve operational performance, portfolio effectiveness, and enterprise value creation. This role partners with Product Management, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales Operations, Sales, and Marketing to develop roadmaps, define initiatives, coordinate resources, and deliver measurable outcomes across multiple business value streams.
The position provides program leadership for Demand Steering, and SKU Rationalization. The Program Manager combines business analysis, business process ownership, program governance, resource planning, reporting, and continuous improvement while leading through influence in a matrix organization.
Location, Schedule and Perks: This position is based at our beautifully renovated headquarters in downtown Milwaukee, right along the Riverwalk, across from The Avenue, which is connected to 3rd street market. We offer secure paid underground parking, an onsite fitness center with a personal trainer, and direct access to over two miles of skywalks connecting you to restaurants, coffee shops, and other downtown amenities. Our hybrid schedule includes working onsite Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays.
Key ResponsibilitiesDemand Steering- Partner with Operations to develop, prioritize, and maintain the Demand Steering roadmap.
- Lead business analysis to define opportunities, clarify scope, evaluate dependencies, and convert roadmap priorities into executable initiatives.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales Operations, Sales, and Marketing.
- Monitor program outcomes and facilitate decisions needed to maintain alignment, execution momentum, and business value.
SKU Rationalization- Partner with Product Management to develop and maintain the SKU Rationalization roadmap.
- Lead business analysis supporting initiative scoping, portfolio simplification, cost reduction, and operational improvement.
- Coordinate work across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales Operations, and Sales.
- Own the supporting business process, program reporting, benefits visibility, and continuous improvement approach.
Program Governance and Business Process Ownership- Establish and maintain program governance, operating cadences, decision forums, performance measures, and escalation pathways.
- Provide concise reporting on roadmap progress, program health, risks, issues, dependencies, resource needs, and expected benefits.
- Act as business process owner for assigned value streams and drive standardization, adoption, and sustained process improvement.
- Ensure decisions, actions, and accountabilities are documented and followed through to completion.
Resource Planning and Cross-Functional Leadership- Coordinate resource and capacity planning across participating functions and identify constraints before they affect delivery.
- Facilitate prioritization and sequencing decisions when demand exceeds capacity or programs compete for shared resources.
- Lead through influence, build alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities, and create accountability without relying on direct authority.
- Contribute to PMO standards, capability development, and continuous improvement.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Eight or more years of progressive project, program, operations, product management, or business transformation experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional business programs in a matrix organization.
- Strong capabilities in business analysis, roadmap development, program governance, resource planning, facilitation, and stakeholder management.
- Ability to translate strategic objectives into structured programs, executable work, and measurable outcomes.
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.
Preferred- PMP, PgMP, Lean, Six Sigma, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or comparable certification.
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, product lifecycle management, NPD, demand planning, product cost optimization, or portfolio simplification.
- Experience owning or improving enterprise business processes and governance frameworks.
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