What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Manager position at Alside?
Desired Expectations Of The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to both manage and co-lead a portfolio of fast-paced transformation projects at a growing private equity-backed distribution company. While the strategy is already defined, the project portfolio will continue to evolve for years to come to meet the needs of the employees, customers, suppliers, and ownership -- the business transformation is significant and critical to reaching our operational and Value Creation goals.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project and program management, with expertise in driving large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing processes, systems, and operations within the distribution space.
Since 2022, Alside has been undergoing an exciting transformation to maximize our potential through strategic investments in people, operations, and brands. With the backing of Associated Materials, LLC, we are uniquely positioned to expand our product offerings, strengthen our supplier network, and deliver even greater value to the market.
At Alside, we empower our team members to make an impact. Your ideas and expertise aren't just encouraged--they're valued. Join us and be part of a dynamic, growth-driven organization where your contributions help shape the future of the building products industry.
The role is remote and requires 10-25% travel.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain strategic alignment
ALSIDE BUILDING PRODUCTS . . . THE CHOICE OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.
Remote opportunity with expected travel at times to Atlanta. Prefer candidate to be located in the Southern or Eastern parts of the US.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
- High level of leadership, communication, and fit for purpose risk management
- Strategic thinker that has the ability to support senior leadership in making challenging decisions
- Day to day blocking and tackling with project leaders who are doing the work
- Manage ambiguity, drive results, effective communication
- Reports to the Chief of Staff & VP of Transformation
- High level of autonomy with senior leaders across the business to manage the program, advance projects and mitigate RAID items
- Results achieve
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to both manage and co-lead a portfolio of fast-paced transformation projects at a growing private equity-backed distribution company. While the strategy is already defined, the project portfolio will continue to evolve for years to come to meet the needs of the employees, customers, suppliers, and ownership -- the business transformation is significant and critical to reaching our operational and Value Creation goals.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project and program management, with expertise in driving large-scale, cross-functional transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing processes, systems, and operations within the distribution space.
Since 2022, Alside has been undergoing an exciting transformation to maximize our potential through strategic investments in people, operations, and brands. With the backing of Associated Materials, LLC, we are uniquely positioned to expand our product offerings, strengthen our supplier network, and deliver even greater value to the market.
At Alside, we empower our team members to make an impact. Your ideas and expertise aren't just encouraged--they're valued. Join us and be part of a dynamic, growth-driven organization where your contributions help shape the future of the building products industry.
The role is remote and requires 10-25% travel.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain strategic alignment
- Program Leadership:Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of transformation projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and industry-specific needs
- Alignment with Project Strategy & Roadmap:With the COS and other senior leaders, maintain and update the strategic roadmap for transformation projects, ensuring that each initiative aligns with long-term business goals and transformation efforts pursued in other areas of the business
- Support Budget & Resource Management:Collaborate with Finance to create business cases (when needed), track to budget and Value Creation Plan
- Program and Project Management: Maintain the roll-up program and individual project plans, defining and tracking milestone progress on a regular (e.g., weekly or bi-weekly) with project leaders
- RAID Management:With project leaders, proactively identify and manage risks and issues within the program; ensure assumptions are documented and impacts are understood and revisited throughout development and execution; support proper framing, prioritization, and escalation of decisions
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with key stakeholders across departments (HR, Safety, IT, Finance) to build and maintain effective coordination, working practices, resource allocation, and timely delivery of transformation initiatives
- Performance Tracking & Reporting:Own, evolve, and maintain Board, Executive and project-level reporting; execute reports on a regular and consistent cadence and support one-off requests for reports or slideware, as needed
- Change Management:Lead and support the adoption of new roles, processes, and technologies, building and executing effective and fit-for-purpose change management tactics to facilitate smooth transitions and maximize change adoption
- Culture of Learning:Teach while doing; bring an attitude of coaching and partnership to every interaction; identify opportunities to teach and learn new knowledge, skills, and behaviors, specifically related to program, project, and change management
- Education:Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
- Experience:Minimum of 7-10 years of experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs in an industrial sector, distribution, or retail environment
- Proven track record of successfully managing transformation initiatives, ideally involving process optimization, digital transformation, and operational efficiency improvements
- Expertise in core Microsoft programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel as well as industry standard project management tools
- Experience with program and project management methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Experience in managing budgets, resources, and timelines, with a results-driven approach
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex challenges and ambiguity
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
ALSIDE BUILDING PRODUCTS . . . THE CHOICE OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.
Remote opportunity with expected travel at times to Atlanta. Prefer candidate to be located in the Southern or Eastern parts of the US.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
