Sr Program Manager Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Club Car boasts a 60+ year history of industry-leading innovation and design, initially focused on golf cars and then expanding to commercial utility vehicles and personal-use transportation.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sr. Program Manager to join our rapidly growing Club Car business. The Sr. Program Manager is responsible and accountable to lead cross functional teams to deliver new Club Car products to market following our structured phase-gate process. This role ensures new products achieve business / financial objectives established at project approval. The Sr. Program Manager will closely manage project scope, project timing, project and product cost and will ensure that market requirements are met. The Sr. Program Manager will own communication of project status and escalation to Club Car leadership. This role requires a proven track record of new product delivery and an in-depth knowledge of project management practices and processes.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Provide project leadership and drive project execution through proactive management of project deliverables from concept to launch.
• Champion project planning, communication, budgeting, scope and risk management for assigned project(s).
• Lead cross functional team discussions to ensure cooperation with relevant subject matter experts (Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Quality, etc.) to achieve overall project milestones.
• Ensure alignment of project status across functional and senior leadership.
• Prepare status reports for assigned project and present monthly to steering committee.
• Develop relationships with customers and program sponsors at all levels.
• Escalate risks / issues as need to leadership.
• Ensure proper staffing is in alignment with key areas, e.g. resource plans support project timing.
• Meet project investment targets (CAPEX) by tracking monthly expenditures vs. annual operating plan.

• Lead by example to develop a “one team” mindset and environment.
• Provide feedback into processes as lessons learned to improve future project performance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains safe and productive work environment by assuring the work area is clear of tools, brooms, debris, and other items that may present a hazard.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate technical or business-based field.
• Master’s degree in an appropriate technical or business-based field preferred.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in Project or Program Management
• Experience in automotive industry and product related knowledge
• PMP Certified

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated success in project management and delivery using a waterfall methodology
• High level of communication skills, to all seniority levels, both internally and externally
• Methodical approach to problem solving

• Proficiency is Project Management productivity applications, including Project, Outlook, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Teams, etc.
• Strong coaching, influencing and negotiation skills where resources may not be in direct control of this role
• Must be a team player, must demonstrate a willingness to work with and assist colleagues, focusing on continuous improvement of project quality and processes
• Other important skills:
  • Excels under pressure
  • Flexible, adaptable and open to change
  • Proactive and self-motivated

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
• This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.

Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.