Program Manager - Huntersville, NC or Atlanta, GA

We have this W2 Contract opportunity for a Program Manager with our Direct Client in Atlanta, GA.

Location:

Huntersville, NC 28078 or Atlanta, GA 30328

Duration - 3 months +

Pay Rate: $45/hr W2 (No Benefits)

Can convert to perm if contractor is located in Atlanta, GA or Huntersville, NC

The Program Manager I will be a key member of the Program Management Office (PMO) supporting the Kitchen businesses, set out to develop world-class project execution. The main responsibility is to manage and guide a global cross-functional team through the stage-gate process in order to develop, commercialize and launch innovative product solutions that meet cost, schedule, and scope requirements. Additionally, the PM I will aid in both the accuracy and analysis of project planning & report out.

• Independently leads New Product Development (NPD) projects of various complexity.
• Leads project planning sessions to collaboratively develop standardized timelines (networks) for projects.
• Utilizes MS Project to develop project schedules with a focus on the critical path.
• Responsible for delivering key PMO Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) of project timing, cost, quality, and budget.
• Partners with Brand Marketing and R&D to define project scope & design.
• Lead formal weekly team meetings and communication methods that drive project execution and completion.
• Identifies, monitors, and recommends mitigation plans to project risk. Reports status of project progress and risks to leadership.
• Participates in/leads post launch audit output evaluations to recommend advancements for continuous improvement of project execution practices.
• Ensures project outputs are consistently high-quality deliverables, on time and within budget to all business objectives.
• Communicates project expectations and plans to the project team members, leadership, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise fashion.
• Leads identification, negotiation, and support of resolution to issues within cross functional teams.
• Maintains documentation as required by the stage-gate development process.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in new product development and project leadership roles.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong focus and ability to facilitate relations between cross functional teams in various locations.
• Expertise in structured project management methodologies (e.g., critical path).
• Familiarity with basic manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Logical and creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Project Online and SharePoint.
• Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships.
• Highly effective organization and planning skills.
• Ability to support the needs of and interact appropriately with cross-functional personnel.