Senior Program Manager

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE  HAYW ) is one of the leading manufacturers of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island, Georgia, as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

Overview:

Hayward Industries is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Program Manager to lead transformative

Operations & Supply Chain initiatives across our global footprint. This role will drive high-impact programs including new product launches, production automation, enterprise simplification, and inventory optimization. In addition toleading these initiatives, the incumbent will play a critical role in training and coaching the global operations teamon project charter development, prioritization frameworks, and project management best practices.

Responsibilities:

Program Leadership Lead cross-functional programs from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals

Manage initiatives such as:

New product introductions and operational readiness

Manufacturing site consolidation and optimizationERP system conversion and integration

Enterprise simplification and process harmonization

Inventory reduction and working capital improvement

Develop and maintain detailed program plans, budgets, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies

Provide executive-level reporting and insights to senior leadership Team Enablement & Coaching Train and mentor global operations team members on:

Project charter creation and scope definition

Prioritization techniques and portfolio management

Project management methodologies and tools

Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement

Build internal capabilities to scale project execution across the enterprise

Qualifications:

Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred Capabilities/

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in program management within manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments

Proven track record of leading enterprise-level transformation initiatives

Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and digital operations tools

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience in coaching and developing cross-functional teamsPMP or equivalent certification preferred

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.#LI-LS1