Mgr Program Management
Oshkosh, NE - USA
Job Summary
About Oshkosh Delivery an Oshkosh company
Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporations legacy of engineering excellence and innovation we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable efficient and sustainable. With a focus on reliability driver experience and cutting-edge technology Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter safer and with confidence today and for the road ahead.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager of Program Management oversees a team of project managers and is responsible for the successful execution of a portfolio of projects across engineering operations manufacturing product development and/or digital initiatives. This role provides strategic oversight promotes project governance drives delivery standards and supports alignment with business goals. The Manager plays a critical leadership role in project portfolio performance team development and continuous improvement.
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:
Team Leadership & Strategic Oversight
- Lead and manage a team of project managers responsible for executing mid- to large-scale projects.
- Provide coaching mentorship and performance feedback to project team members.
- Align the PMOs objectives with broader business unit goals and strategic initiatives.
- Act as a key point of escalation for resolving complex project issues or resource conflicts.
Project Portfolio & Governance
- Oversee the planning prioritization execution and delivery of multiple concurrent projects and programs.
- Track portfolio health and performance metrics ensuring delivery within scope budget and timelines.
- Define and refine project governance structures including templates standards and tools.
- Facilitate portfolio reviews and report progress risks and opportunities to senior leadership.
Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Drive coordination across Engineering Supply Chain Quality Manufacturing IT and Product teams.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to align project objectives and execution.
- Present program health and resource forecasts to executive stakeholders; support strategic planning and organizational readiness.
Process Improvement & Execution Excellence
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures industry regulations (e.g. ISO 9001 ITAR CMMI) and project frameworks (e.g. Agile Waterfall).
- Identify and implement process improvements across project management practices.
- Support data-driven decision-making through dashboards analytics and KPI reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives including root cause analysis (e.g. 8D A3) Lean Six Sigma practices and knowledge sharing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in a related field and six (6) or more years of relevant experience (equivalent to twelve (12) years total in education and experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
- Two (2) years of experience managing direct or matrixed reports.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree in a related field.
- PgMP Agile leadership certification or Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Familiarity with federal compliance (e.g. ITAR FCPA) and enterprise maturity models (e.g. CMMI).
- Experience in product development digital transformation or MES/ERP systems.
- Demonstrated success in developing dashboards and reporting KPIs across complex portfolios.
- PMP certification.
- Proficiency with project scheduling and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project Smartsheet Primavera P6 Power BI and SharePoint.
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies (Agile Waterfall and Hybrid).
- Excellent stakeholder communication and organizational leadership skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Pay Range:
$103300.00 - $177700.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range individual pay is determined by various factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education and skills as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
At Oshkosh, we build some of the industry's toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. And while machines are our business, it’s about building, protecting and serving communities across the world.