James Hardie
IT Program Manager
James Hardie, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.
Make your dream career a reality. It's possible!
Hybrid
from our downtown Chicago office / your Chicagoland home office
The IT Program Manager leads the delivery of programs and projects that help us reach important organizational goals and deliver on critical strategies. This role manages programs and projects, giving detailed attention to strategic business outcomes, program strategy, project delegation, and program implementation. Program Manager delivers by leading teams and following Project Management methodologies developed under the Global Transformation Management Office (GTMO). The Program Manager will adhere to JH's project management standards and partner with their respective Portfolio Management Office (PMO).
This Program Manager role will be assigned to the Global IT organization will report directly to the IT PMO. Key focus areas include enabling strategy execution through the oversight of global programs. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and facilitate issue escalation and resolution. Through projects, this role will also connect to key stakeholders, manage leadership priorities, and align with resource managers, project managers, working groups, SME's, and steering committees to provide program/project guidance to enable successful execution. Key adjacent support areas will include Supply Chain, Commercial, IT, Finance, Legal, and Manufacturing.
What You'll Do:
Manage execution of strategic, complex, functional, and cross-functional projects, exercising organizational, leadership, and management skills to deliver projects successfully
Lead and facilitate functional and sometimes cross-functional teams in defining project goals, deliverables, milestones, resources, budget, and schedule
Provide timely and accurate communications to stakeholders, including overall status, health, and business benefits tracking for projects
Deliver key messages regarding all project initiatives within the program(s). Direct the communication of status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders, including senior management, on a timely basis
Manage multiple programs and projects with respective PMs across the globe
Lead project teams in developing, implementing, and applying standard processes for risk management, issue management, quality assurance, project delivery, financial management, and project communications
Forecast resourcing needs and develop/modify plans accordingly to achieve desired results
Facilitate and contribute to continuous improvement of a standard PM methodology including, but not limited to, project execution, approval, & reporting based on standard PMI practices adopted by GTMO
Apply structured Change Management methods to projects and lead change management activities, including stakeholder assessment, communication, training/ coaching, and resistance management
Facilitate and contribute to the continuous improvement of a standard Change Management methodology, consisting of an Organizational Change Management toolkit with processes, techniques, and templates
Mentor and train business team members to build consistent project delivery and change management practices across the enterprise
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, Project Management or applicable fields
Minimum of 10 years of business experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT project management required
PMI Project Management Certification (PMP) highly desired
Agile delivery experience
Experience working in a manufacturing organization beneficial
Skills and Competencies:
Demonstrated excellence in project management planning and execution.
Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Critical thinking and the ability to navigate multiple priorities.
Experience leading Quality Management resources on projects.
Why Join Us?
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
Inclusive Culture: We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely (2 days per week) to support your work-life balance.
Professional Development: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
Supportive Environment: Our team is collaborative and supportive, ensuring you have the resources you need to succeed.
Travel: Minimal travel required
Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance ;
medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
401 (k) Retirement
plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
Paid holidays, paid vacation
including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions -
Fire Resistant Siding to Help Rebuild the Grizzly Flats Community | James Hardie
And
more
If you are passionate about leading impactful projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and come "home" to Hardie!
#LI-LD1
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
Make your dream career a reality. It's possible!
Hybrid
from our downtown Chicago office / your Chicagoland home office
The IT Program Manager leads the delivery of programs and projects that help us reach important organizational goals and deliver on critical strategies. This role manages programs and projects, giving detailed attention to strategic business outcomes, program strategy, project delegation, and program implementation. Program Manager delivers by leading teams and following Project Management methodologies developed under the Global Transformation Management Office (GTMO). The Program Manager will adhere to JH's project management standards and partner with their respective Portfolio Management Office (PMO).
This Program Manager role will be assigned to the Global IT organization will report directly to the IT PMO. Key focus areas include enabling strategy execution through the oversight of global programs. Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and facilitate issue escalation and resolution. Through projects, this role will also connect to key stakeholders, manage leadership priorities, and align with resource managers, project managers, working groups, SME's, and steering committees to provide program/project guidance to enable successful execution. Key adjacent support areas will include Supply Chain, Commercial, IT, Finance, Legal, and Manufacturing.
What You'll Do:
Manage execution of strategic, complex, functional, and cross-functional projects, exercising organizational, leadership, and management skills to deliver projects successfully
Lead and facilitate functional and sometimes cross-functional teams in defining project goals, deliverables, milestones, resources, budget, and schedule
Provide timely and accurate communications to stakeholders, including overall status, health, and business benefits tracking for projects
Deliver key messages regarding all project initiatives within the program(s). Direct the communication of status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders, including senior management, on a timely basis
Manage multiple programs and projects with respective PMs across the globe
Lead project teams in developing, implementing, and applying standard processes for risk management, issue management, quality assurance, project delivery, financial management, and project communications
Forecast resourcing needs and develop/modify plans accordingly to achieve desired results
Facilitate and contribute to continuous improvement of a standard PM methodology including, but not limited to, project execution, approval, & reporting based on standard PMI practices adopted by GTMO
Apply structured Change Management methods to projects and lead change management activities, including stakeholder assessment, communication, training/ coaching, and resistance management
Facilitate and contribute to the continuous improvement of a standard Change Management methodology, consisting of an Organizational Change Management toolkit with processes, techniques, and templates
Mentor and train business team members to build consistent project delivery and change management practices across the enterprise
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, Project Management or applicable fields
Minimum of 10 years of business experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT project management required
PMI Project Management Certification (PMP) highly desired
Agile delivery experience
Experience working in a manufacturing organization beneficial
Skills and Competencies:
Demonstrated excellence in project management planning and execution.
Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Critical thinking and the ability to navigate multiple priorities.
Experience leading Quality Management resources on projects.
Why Join Us?
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
Inclusive Culture: We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely (2 days per week) to support your work-life balance.
Professional Development: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
Supportive Environment: Our team is collaborative and supportive, ensuring you have the resources you need to succeed.
Travel: Minimal travel required
Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance ;
medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
401 (k) Retirement
plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
Paid holidays, paid vacation
including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions -
Fire Resistant Siding to Help Rebuild the Grizzly Flats Community | James Hardie
And
more
If you are passionate about leading impactful projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and come "home" to Hardie!
#LI-LD1
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.