Senior Program Manager

• Responsible for managing the implementation of very large, strategic and complex integration programs.
• Provides overall leadership and support to one or more program or project teams.
• Acts as front-line contact on program related activities, issues, and risks.
• Manages risks and issues and takes corrective measurements.
• Interfaces with C-Suite Executives and Business Unit Leaders, Finance and develops ROI, IRR and other financial measures, and with Purchasing, develops POs, and manages suppliers and vendor relationships.
• Manages stakeholders' communication.
• Plans the overall program and monitors the progress and performs daily program management throughout the program life cycle.
• Defines the program governance (controls).
• Manages the programs budget and financial performance.
• Coordinates the programs and their interdependencies.
• Manages and utilizes resources across programs and projects.
• May manage the performance of direct reports by defining accountabilities, establishing performance objectives and goals, providing feedback and guidance and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to.
• Oversees a larger collection of projects that may be considered a sub-portfolio in nature, may manage multiple programs/projects and related program/project managers.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• Lead integration projects from due diligence through post-close execution

• Develop and execute detailed integration plans across all workstreams

• Drive Day 1 readiness and TSA execution (as applicable)

• Identify risks and lead mitigation and issue resolution

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and governance routines

• Ensure alignment to deal objectives, timelines, and synergies

• Support due diligence by identifying risks and opportunities

• Develop pre-close integration plans including Day 1 readiness

• Track KPIs, synergy targets, and escalate gaps

• Deliver executive-level status updates and reporting

SKILLS

• Must have excellent product, program and project management skills and demonstrated technical acumen, and industry knowledge.
• Proven ability to build and lead integrated teams from various internal and external organizations across multiple sites.
• Ability to achieve broadly communicated objectives with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Ability to promote innovative ideas and accept the risks that are required to lead change.
• Ability to make decisions independently and to assume higher-level leadership responsibilities in critical situations.
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Ability to innovate under new and/or changing conditions.
• An independent problem-solver that can make high quality judgements and decisions quickly with excellent organizational skills.
• Effective consultative and influencing approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels, with Senior Executive Level reporting and escalation experience.
• Solid foundation on latest technologies to be able to understand service interdependences and drive towards technical solutions for multi-tiered systems a plus.
• An understanding of software engineering practices including design, code quality, data structures, technical problem-solving a plus.
• Led complex technical projects with aggressive schedules.
• Experience with cross geographical project coordination and management.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in project/program management and M&A integration experience
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Experience supporting M&A transactions preferred

EDUCATION

• Bachelors' degree required; Advanced degree preferred.

• PMP preferred but not required with related hands-on delivery, integration experience.

What we offer:

• Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $138300-236700 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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