Program Manager

About Us Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond. Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it's our people that make the difference and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members. Job description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the PMO Director, the Program manager will be providing thought leadership and support to the CBB Surface Solutions Leadership Team by bringing a structured approach to solving complex business challenges and deploying large cross-functional strategic initiatives, and continuously maturing the PMO and PPM capabilities across the organization. Solutions Strategy & Transformation PMO OverviewThe CBB Surface Solutions Strategy & Transformation PMO reports directly to the Business Unit President supporting the entire Business Unit's Portfolio of Strategic Initiatives. Who we are:Strategic Program & Portfolio LeadersCross-Functional Bridge Builders / FacilitatorsBusiness Solution Thought Leaders & InfluencersBusiness Transformation Change AgentsPPM Coaches & AdvisorsWho we are NOT:Project Management Compliance PoliceFunctional / Tactical project managersBureaucratic methodology mastersOur Approach:Partner, don't dictateCreate Pull rather than Push out methodsBalance 'Build' and 'Do' (Build = Mature capabilities; Do = Manage & Deliver Business Initiatives) Business Value Delivery over PMO Process/MethodsPMO frameworks rather than prescribed processesRole ObjectivesBecome trusted partner to Surface Solutions Leadership Team and other key stakeholdersEnsure clarity, alignment, completeness, communication and delivery of desired outcomes, KPIs, deployment plans, and business solutionsAssist PMO Director in building out Strategic PMO and driving the overall maturity, discipline and application of project, program and portfolio management capabilitiesEnsure coordinated change management and communicationsStrategic Program ManagementLead the establishment, planning, and drive the deployment of large BU-wide cross-functional strategic initiativesFacilitate definition of problem statement, goals, objectives, KPIs, scope, budget, resources, and work-stream structureDevelop and own Initiative deployment Plans including Roadmaps, milestone identification, sequencing, phasing, resourcing, and work stream coordinationManage the execution and completion of Initiatives by effectively partnering with Senior Leadership, coordinating cross-functional resources and dependencies, and driving work stream plansDrive and ensure alignment between Senior Leaders on key priorities, objectives, scope, and timingDevelop executive level reporting & presentations that communicates the direction, significant milestones and results of specific PMO initiativesLead Executive Steering Committee meetings to review progress, performance, risks, roadblocks, and drive necessary decisions to move work forwardDevelop & manage any applicable budgets, vendor statements of work and contracts Business Consulting & SolutioningServe as advisor, internal consultant and strategic thought partner to Surfaces Extended Leadership Team in strategy development, resource allocation, execution plans, risks, timelines, KPIs, and financial outcomesFacilitate business solution design and process-reengineering effortsIdentify business improvement opportunitiesPMO Maturity and Continuous ImprovementContribute to maturing and continuous improvement of the PMO and PPM capabilities necessary for managing overall Portfolio framework and successful delivery of Strategic InitiativesProvide Program and Project Management coaching and consulting to Senior Business LeadersContribute to the development of Portfolio, Program, and Project management best-practices and templatesBuild advocacy and act as a catalyst for the sharing and implementation of PMO framework and best-practices Qualifications Core Competencies: Being ResilientManages ComplexityPersuadesSituational Adaptability; FlexibilityProactiveCommunication/Leadership Competencies:Experience with Executive Stakeholder and Organizational Change ManagementExperience leading cross-functional teams in Matrixed EnvironmentsProven ability:to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders;mobilize and motivate teams;set direction and approach;resolve conflict and remove barriersto drive alignment and collaboration between different leaders and teamsto effectively engage, lead and influence Senior Leadersto lead and influence without direct authorityto lead geographically dispersed cross-functional teamsto communicate and present across functions at all levels with clarity and precisiondeliver tough messages with diplomacyTechnical Competencies:Experience working within an Enterprise / Strategy / Business Transformation PMOProfessional Certifications preferred - PMP, PgMP, PfMP, BlackbeltExperience in driving PMO / PPM maturityAbility to work in the 'gray' and bring structure to the undefinedExecute with limited information and ambiguityStrong end to end Program Management capabilitiesAbility to wear multiple 'hats' (Program Manager, Project Manager; Problem Solver; Process Improver; Solution Designer; Data Analytics)Ability to manage multiple Programs simultaneouslyAbility to translate business needs into business solutionsExperience in gathering and documenting business requirements / specifications Experienced on facilitating working sessions (i.e. solution design; program definition; scoping, etc)Understanding of diverse problem solving tools (process mapping, value added flow analysis, value stream mapping, cause and effect, Pareto Chart analysis and any others)Strong Understanding of financial management, budgeting and forecastingStrong Understanding of BI analytics / Data ManagementGood Understanding of Technology / Systems as it relates to enabling overall business processesComprehensive knowledge Microsoft Office ecosystemKnowledge Set: PMI / PMBOK Portfolio, Program, and Project Management MethodologyAgile Frameworks and MethodologyDMAIC / Lean Six Sigma methodologyBusiness Process ManagementBalanced ScorecardsStrategy Management FrameworksChange Management methodologyRequired Skills/ExperienceBachelor's degree - Business or closely related fieldMinimum 5 years leading large Strategic and/or Business Transformation Cross-functional Initiatives (3+ workstreams; 3+ functions)Need to have established/defined/structured large Cross-functional Initiatives from scratchUnderstanding and experience with various project delivery methods - PMBOK, Agile, DMAICMinimum 3 years working within a PMO and contributing to PMO maturity Additional information Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $140,000 + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Videos To Watch Job location Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or . 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Created: 2024-10-19