Sr Program Mgr Supply

Auto req ID: 30271 
Title: Sr Program Mgr Supply 
Job Function: Materials and Procurement 
Location: PDC 
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company 
Full or Part-Time: Full Time 
Shift: SHIFT1 

 

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

 

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra – You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a  Sr Program Mgr Supply.

Job Summary
As a Senior Supply Programs, Program Manager within the Global Supply Chain organization at Harley-Davidson, this individual will lead multiple cross-functional project teams. These teams plan and deliver projects in support of Harley-Davidson’s Hardwire strategies. The Senior Program Manager is a member of the Program Management team that partners with cross-functional leaders to remove barriers and keep their teams focused on delivering high-quality projects on time, and within budget.

 

Job Responsibilities
•    Critical Path Plan: With input from cross-functional team members, establish, manage, and drive the program critical path by planning for crucial deliverables and cross-functional timing interdependencies (e.g., supplier onboarding, design and tooling release dates, test & validation, build events).
•    Risk & Issue Management: Actively identify and document program risks & issues with project team input and alignment. Ensure cross-functional alignment on risks & issues with program implications are understood, prioritized, have clear ownership, and effective actions are taken to drive resolution.
•    Program Operations: Partner with cross-functional leads to manage the day-to-day business of the program including cross-functional meetings (e.g., Weekly team meeting, Workshops), communications (e.g., Program Scorecard, Leadership Updates, Milestone Presentations) and facilitate approvals (e.g., Requirements, Purchase Requisitions, Integrated Business Case).
•    Resource Management: Partner with cross-functional leads to develop end-to-end resourcing for the programs. Drive alignment between program scope/timing and resources required to deliver.
•    Operating Model Execution: Execute the program using the methodology/framework to ensure intent is met, and documentation is stored appropriately. Develop a perspective for scaling documentation according to associated value and risk.
•    Metrics & Make Good: Drive the program using standard metrics that provide a clear line of sight to launch readiness and program health. Communicate results versus plan for proactive mitigation.
Key Behaviors
•    Program Leader: As a member of the Program Leadership Team, provide the “voice of program management” and fully represent your function in aligning people to work to ensure program success. 
•    Program Culture: Consistently center the team on what is most important and why. Identify dysfunction and waste and work to eliminate it with process, tools, and communications. Clarify who is responsible for deliverables and timing. Empower individuals and get decisions made at lowest level practical.
•    Engagement: Build critical cross-functional support to drive engagement. Lead by example, provide stable ground, drive progress, and celebrate wins!
•    Help Chain: Understand the help chain to assist team members with knowledge, tools, and direction to be successful via program onboarding, and training. Fill gaps by connecting individuals with relevant experts for help.

 

Required Experience & Skill Set:
•    Senior level typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience in project leadership.
•    Experience in leading product development or sourcing programs (e.g., supplier qualification/onboarding, product test & validation, production ramp & integration)
•    Ability to drive a cross-functional team with urgency by holding others accountable for their deliverables on the program critical path
•    Critical Path timeline creation in MS Project or Planner
•    Risk & Issue identification and resolution tracking in Jira
•    File management in Teams/SharePoint

Education Requirements
•    Bachelor's Degree preferred

Education Specifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent preferred

 

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