Job Description
This position will manage the portfolio of initiatives under the Digital Transformation Program and other key initiatives and report directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Corporate Strategy and Development. Initiatives span operations and supply chain, sales and account operations, product development, services, and corporate functions and will encompass both business processes and systems / tools. This position will plan, organize, lead execution, and provide oversight of the key initiatives in different stages (concept phase, planned, in-flight). The position will be responsible for optimizing the governance structure for the initiatives, providing central visibility across all initiatives, and preparing updates to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Board of Directors (BOD). Additionally, the position will be responsible for supporting the SVP of Corporate Strategy and Development in conducting activities associated with strategy, M&A, and ELT Chief of Staff activities as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Baseline the current state of initiatives and governance
Understand the current stage of identified initiatives (e.g., concept phase, planned, in-flight)
Take inventory of information pertaining to initiative charter, team membership, scope including business processes and systems, initiative plan, governance, KPI, and value case
Assess key challenges facing initiatives and develop mitigations
Revamp program structure
Revamp, develop, organize, and standardize initiative charter, team membership, scope including business processes and systems, initiative plan, KPI, and value case
Prioritize initiatives based on impact to the organization and propose new initiatives of high-value as appropriate
Execute initiatives following project management standards
Define and execute a structured approach to managing initiatives leveraging existing ways of working, templates, and guidelines as appropriate
Relaunch or launch initiatives, ensuring project resource alignment and plan task details
Execute project phases, ensure improvements are implemented, and validate achievement or line of sight to achievement of value case
Prioritize and manage issues that arise in a prioritized and exception-based manner
Selectively “roll up the sleeves” and help teams overcome high priority initiatives
Continuously refine and update initiative charters and plans using the appropriate change management controls
Continuously develop and refine program management techniques
Collect and provide initiative data and information for management review
Provide initiative status details per standards that enable clear project status communications
Work with initiative owners to update initiative details – timelines, resources, financial / operational success criteria and outcomes
Provide updates to SVP of Corporate Strategy on a timely basis
Organize and execute governance activities across the portfolio
Schedule, prepare and deliver initiative reviews for stakeholders at key initiative milestones
Maintain initiative details, status and prescribed documents in shared repository
Prepare updates to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Board of Directors (BOD)
Support the SVP of Corporate Strategy and Development in conducting activities associated with strategy, M&A, and ELT Chief of Staff activities as needed
Conduct research and prepare materials associated with corporate strategy and M&A efforts as needed
Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and messaging for ELT, CEO, BOD meeting and key external engagements as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proven program management track record including experience with large scale, cross-enterprise programs spanning business process and technology transformation
Experience and functional knowledge of operations and supply chain, sales and account operations, product development, services, and corporate functions
Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to distill complex data and dynamics into actionable recommendations.
Strong senior presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence initiative stakeholders, as well as executive leadership
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and cultures
Proven ability to drive alignment, manage cross-functional initiatives, and ensure disciplined execution of top priorities
Experience with corporate strategy, M&A, and executive leadership activities
Strong financial acumen with proven ability to build and evaluate detailed value cases and models
High degree of adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for technology and innovation
Educational Requirement
Minimum of BA or BS degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or related field required
MBA or other advanced degree preferred
PMP certification or commensurate experience required (15+years managing projects and programs)
Experience Requirement
Work Experience:
15+ years of experience in Program and Project Management
Minimum 5 years managerial experience in semiconductor/capital equipment/industrial manufacturing environment including operational improvement
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