About the role

  • Program Manager ensuring project success through collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients at Safe-Guard Products International, a leader in automotive protection solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, initiate, track and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to project scope, timeline, and budget constraints.
  • Constantly monitor and communicate all client-related projects, changes, issues, timelines, etc.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive project environment, promoting open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
  • Work with offshore teams.
  • Become fully versed in Company’s programs, products, and processes.
  • Operate as the lead point of contact with client and SG management on reporting, corporate projects, departmental communication, and initiatives.
  • Manage reporting and project activities on all project phases for multiple products, systems, and locations in the portfolio.
  • Project activities include portfolio planning, communications, execution, testing, cutover, and support strategy.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders, IT management, IT team members, and external vendor resources to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Create, manage and track project including, but not limited to: Project schedules, Detailed project plans, Project scope statements, Cost estimates, Resource plans, Risk and issues logs, Status reports.
  • Communicate and collaborate with internal and external customers as needed in regard to project deliverables including managing expectations, presenting and interfacing with sponsors.
  • Make recommendations to management about reporting efficiencies, schedules, prioritization, and resource allocation with input from team members.
  • Provide ongoing project plan/status reporting, maintaining metrics and dashboard

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years of account or project management or other relevant experience
  • Strong Project management skills.
  • PM certificate a plus or willingness to attend classes to earn certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and present effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
  • Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; in addition to excellent interpersonal, technical, leadership, and presentation skills
  • Problem solving mindset, creativity in finding alternate paths, and creating solution options is going to be critical.
  • Excellent organizational skills, focus, and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands, make sound decisions under pressure, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to project management.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Basecamp, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Jira or Asana
  • Proficient (high aptitude level) in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Proficient in MS Visio
  • Automotive Finance and Insurance industry or Auto Dealer Relations experience a plus
  • E-commerce experience is a plus
  • Needs to be able to work with IT.
  • Willing to travel 10%, or slightly more.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programs
  • Paid Community Service Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Personal Development
  • And More!

Job title

Program Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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