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Fluidra’s looking for a Global Senior Program Manager to join our team in Atlanta, GA

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE 

Fluidra, a global leader in the pool and wellness industry, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join its Global Transformation function within the Enterprise PMO, driving critical, cross‑functional initiatives. This role operates at the center of Fluidra’s enterprise transformation agenda, leading programs that are transforming Operations and redefining the global manufacturing and logistics footprint. The position plays a pivotal role in ensuring alignment, execution excellence, and value realization across complex initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and global competitiveness. This leader will drive enterprise programs that reduce costs, improve service levels, and unlock operational performance at scale.

The ideal candidate combines strategic insight with executional rigor, bringing deep expertise across supply chain design, manufacturing networks, and end‑to‑end logistics optimization. Additionally, you will: 

• Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale operational transformation programs, from strategy through implementation with aggressive timelines
• Define program scope, objectives, timelines, and success metrics aligned with business goals and own the delivery of program KPIs – cost savings, service improvements, inventory optimization and operational efficiencies
• Translate strategic priorities into executable transformation roadmaps in partnership with executive leadership
• Align leadership on program priorities, risks, and trade-offs
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams across manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and planning in a matrix environment
• Maintain a strong leadership role in large cross-functional groups to achieve project goals and deadlines, including conducting team meetings, gate reviews, and off-line communications
• Establish governance standards, stage gates and escalation protocols; lead steering committees and executive decision forums
• Analyze and redesign global manufacturing networks (plant locations, capacity allocation, make vs. buy decisions)
• Drive plant consolidation, expansion, or relocation initiatives
• Deploy and mature the Fluidra Operating System (FOS), driving standardization and continuous improvement across global programs
• Partner with finance and operations to evaluate cost, service, and risk trade-offs
• Use operational and financial analytics, including scenario modeling, to prioritize manufacturing, logistics, and inventory decisions
• Optimize transportation strategies, including mode selection, routing, and carrier management
• Implement solutions to improve service levels while reducing logistics costs
• Partner with stakeholders across operations, supply chain, finance, IT & digital, engineering, and commercial teams to drive data driven operational capabilities
• Lead organizational change management and ensure adoption of new processes and systems across impacted functions
• Identify risks, elevate team conflicts, constraints, or other roadblocks to leadership in a timely manner to minimize schedule impact and keep teams moving forward
• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, shaping decision-making at the executive and plant leadership levels (COO, VP Supply Chain, VP Manufacturing, VP Operational Excellence, Plant Managers)

WHAT WE SEEK

• 8+ years of experience in program management, supply chain strategy, or operations transformation
• Experience with key tools surrounding operational excellence, like SAP, Kinaxis (Maestro), Parec (MES) or similar
• Experience with manufacturing transfer programs, distribution network design and M&A integration is preferred

• Working knowledge of program management philosophies and processes, and experience implementing changes/improvements within an organization.
• The successful candidate must be energetic and flexible with excellent planning and organizing ability, a proven leader who displays sound judgment and the ability to make key decisions, while bringing excitement and motivation to the team.
• Must be a demonstrated problem solver with the ability to manage information, to systematically analyze that information and willingness to delegate tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to act as an independent intermediary between engineering, supply chain, operations, IT and commercial teams
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal team skills.
• Strong track record of accomplished projects with increasing responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing footprint or logistics network optimization initiatives
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
• Expectation to deliver on all commitments.
• Ability to lead in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Strong financial acumen and business case development and knowledge of financial reports
• Experience with consumer product manufacturing and business processes is preferred

• PMP®, CAPM®, or similar certification preferred.
• Lean 6 Sigma process improvement experience is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to work across time zones and cultures in a global / multinational environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and overseas as needed, as much as 30%
• Spanish language a plus

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 3 weeks of accrued paid
• Work from home FRIDAYS!
• 11 paid Holidays
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• Generous product discounts
• Free Atlanta airport parking!

WHO WE ARE

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.

Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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