Location: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite/week, at Palo Alto, CA or NYC

Opportunity

Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath, power generation, and hospitality. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. 

Kohler Ventures is seeking a Sr. Program Manager who will oversee the work towards larger organizational goals, by coordinating activities between multiple work streams and projects and strategizing and implementing high-level program initiatives. Representative programmatic activities might include program strategy, project coordination & delegation, and program implementation.

The candidate should have a desire to work in an environment similar to a start-up, where hierarchy is flattened, speed is paramount, innovative ideas win the day, and priorities may suddenly shift. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to produce written materials and present to the Kohler Ventures Venture Board, which includes several c-suite executives (e.g., Kohler CEO). This position will report directly to the Head of Strategy & Operations, Kohler Ventures.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders