Director, Program Management

The Director of Program Management is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing and driving the successful execution of new product launches and cross-functional initiatives. This role ensures alignment with organizational goals, fosters innovation, and builds high-performing teams to deliver impactful results. Reporting to the executive team, the Director serves as a key decision-maker and advisor on program priorities, timelines, and resource allocation.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads and mentor cross-functional teams, ensuring efficient coordination among engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to drive projects forward.
• Overseas, mentors, and manages program managers and other direct reports, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-performance standards.
• Develops and maintain comprehensive project portfolios, optimizing resource allocation, budgets, and timelines across multiple initiatives.
• Proactively identifies risks, challenges, and bottlenecks in projects and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure success.
• Champions a culture of innovation and efficiency by implementing best practices in program management, encouraging process improvements, and leveraging new tools and methodologies.
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives and drive successful collaboration.
• Analyzes program performance metrics, generates detailed project schedules, and implements course corrections when necessary to achieve goals.
• Ensures optimal utilization of personnel, tools, and budgets to meet project requirements and organizational priorities.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program or project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally within a consumer-based product development environment.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports, including performance evaluation and development.
• Strong expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Microsoft Project).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with executive leadership.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a dynamic portfolio of projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and applicable project management software.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience in end stage manufacturing is preferred but not mandatory.
  
  

Additional Information

• Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
• Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this position is listed below. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees.

Pelican Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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