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Position Summary:
The Program Manager will align with an area of the business to facilitate the definition, drive execution and ensure value the capture of strategic project work. Responsible for the leadership and direction of complex programs which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration. Manages programs which have a variety of components to achieve long-term strategic initiatives that evolve over time. High level of organizational communication up and across the business.
What you will do:
Supports business partners in defining and planning strategies and projects while continually assessing program health and updates program roadmap and ensure program results are delivered successfully and benefits are while building team performance to ensure project efficiency, facilitate cooperation.
Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating and leading a series of related and possibly interdependent initiatives, projects and subprograms that meet an overarching set of organizational benefits.
Directs large-scale, complex programs often involving multiple internal and external teams and team members.
Serve as a liaison and build bridges among all stakeholders. Translate objectives across the business into program objectives and practices. Drives collaboration with program and project team members to resolve conflict.
Defines and manages program scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost, and quality parameters.
Manages the overall program budget.
Accountable for program communication; providing status, clarifying concerns and highlighting issues, as well as regularly briefing key stakeholders on all aspects of assigned initiatives.
Closely manages program-level risk and creates mitigation plans to eliminate / minimize impact and may be responsible for indirectly managing program resources. Inclusive of creating and maintaining appropriate program documentation (road-map, benefits, etc.) to meet business goals and program initiatives.
Contributes to establishing best practices for the transformation team.
Facilitates and participates in the development of key organizational strategies through benefit realization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
When you will work
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Hybrid schedule, 4 days in office in Wyoming, MI with 1 day remote
What you'll bring to the table:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field is required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
Seven to ten years of business experience with five previous years of project management experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
Strategic thinker, proven ability to identify opportunity and create business case to sell it
Change agent, proven ability to guide organization through significant change
Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguity
Strong influencing skills
Sound business and technical acumen
Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure
Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally
Strong presentation / facilitation skills
Ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their objectives
Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex programs
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Exemplary core project management skills
Ability to manage the successful and smooth transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure, and overall organizational environment.
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field
- Seven to ten years of business experience with five years of project management experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Proven ability to create business cases and drive strategic initiatives
- Experience leading large-scale, complex programs with multiple teams
- Strong influencing, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Change management experience guiding organizations through significant change
- Program budgeting and financial oversight experience
- Risk management and mitigation planning experience
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to translate business objectives into program objectives and practices
- Demonstrated ability to deliver benefits realization and maintain program documentation
- Sound business and technical acumen
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
What We Do
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee. Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
