Senior Program Manager (Category Management Programs)
Role Overview
The Senior Program Manager, PMO provides strategic leadership, program and project management expertise, and business process improvement oversight across Category Management portfolios and initiatives.
The role reports to the Manager of Category Management Programs and partners with Category Management leadership, Category Leads, Supply Chain leadership, Technology stakeholders, and business partners.
Immediate priorities include supporting the Technology and Enterprise portfolios, maintaining category plans and roadmaps, and strengthening governance and reporting.
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Role overview
The Senior Program Manager, PMO provides strategic leadership, program and project management expertise, and business process improvement oversight across Category Management portfolios and initiatives.
The role reports to the Manager of Category Management Programs and partners with Category Management leadership, Category Leads, Supply Chain leadership, Technology stakeholders, and business partners.
Immediate priorities include supporting the Technology and Enterprise portfolios, maintaining category plans and roadmaps, and strengthening governance and reporting.
Program management and governance
- Support portfolios and initiatives through plan development and maintenance, stakeholder engagement, communication, and reporting.
- Provide leadership visibility into progress, risks, resource requirements, and key decisions.
- Develop and maintain program management tools, reporting processes, and governance mechanisms.
- Track category and sourcing events, decisions, action items, risks, and portfolio performance.
- Oversee consistent use of program management standards, tools, governance, and reporting across Category Management portfolios.
Improvement and team leadership
- Sustain and continuously improve program management capabilities, processes, and performance measurements.
- Identify, prioritize, and lead process improvement initiatives across Category Management and Supply Chain.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops, planning sessions, and stakeholder discussions.
- Coach, mentor, and guide Category Leads and team members on program and project management, planning, and delivery practices.
- Strengthen communication, decision-making, and issue escalation processes.
Role requirements
- Provide strategic program and project management leadership across multiple portfolios and initiatives.
- Apply consistent program management standards, tools, governance, and reporting practices.
- Work in partnership with Category Management, Supply Chain, Technology, and business stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate planning and improvement discussions.
- Coach and mentor colleagues in program and project management practices.
Work arrangement
- Permanent, full-time position with a hybrid work role.
Compensation
- Annual salary is $131,100 to $165,800.
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