PMO Program Manager

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster®  and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ®  app daily.

This role is within CG's Engineering function. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Lead one or more large or platform programs independently; lead globally distributed teams and (ii) Act as Team Lead to assigned programs, building a team of cross-functional members, conducting meetings, establishing deliverables and accountability, communicating progress and results to all interested parties, and ensuring that all critical elements of the program, from design to commercialization, are on target to meet objectives. Education requirements include bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, finance, business, management, or economics. An advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience; PMP Certification strongly preferred; or commitment to obtain certification within one (1) year of date of hire or promotion; Six Sigma Green Belt certification; or commitment to obtain certification within two (2) years of date of hire or promotion; Experience requirements include: 7+ years of Program Management experience in technical and/or consumer projects with HW and SW components.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more large or platform programs independently; lead globally distributed teams

• Act as Team Lead to assigned programs, building a team of cross-functional members, conducting meetings, establishing deliverables and accountability, communicating progress and results to all interested parties, and ensuring that all critical elements of the program, from design to commercialization, are on target to meet objectives

• Provide leadership on measures, impact assessment, removal of roadblocks, conflicts, and change of scope decisions

• Prepare and deliver executive level communication and/or presentations regarding project reviews, assessments, New Product Reviews, etc. to varying audiences

• Mentor Associate Project Managers, Projects Managers and Program Managers

• Provide New Product Development training to all core team personnel worldwide; create and update training materials as a subject matter expert

• Identify, plan and lead process improvement initiatives to support the growth and development or best practices and process

• Ensure New Product Development and business processes compliance for programs

• Communicate program status, issues and metrics to the Business Unit

• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.

• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, finance, business, management, or economics

• An advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience.

• PMP Certification strongly preferred; or commitment to obtain certification within one (1) year of date of hire or promotion.

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification strongly preferred: or commitment to obtain certification within two (2) years of date of hire or promotion.

• 7+ years of Program Management experience in technical and/or consumer projects with HW and SW components.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong reading comprehension skills

• Ability to understand business objectives

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to lead and run stakeholder meetings

• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Project and schedule techniques and best practices

• Familiarity with general MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project; familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, or equivalent

• Ability to efficiently communicate to all levels of organization or outside partners; excellent presentation skills; ability to lead a team of engineers in a matrix environment; strong analytical skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to analyze team progress, provide executive level presentations on that analysis with business impacts, and develop and present proposed mitigation plans

• Excellent listening skills

• Desire to seek out and complete trainings relevant to the position or projects assigned

• Display high emotional Intelligence to connect meaningfully with team members

• Ability to make decisions rapidly

• Ability to motivate the team to handle increasingly challenging goals

• Able to travel up to 25% of the time domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, applied science, finance, business, management, or economics. An advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience. Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.  

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected].

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