Lead Program Manager bei Paint Stores Group
Paint Stores Group · Cleveland, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Cleveland
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- The Lead Program Manager role partners with engineering teams, technical designers, and procurement professionals to lead the design and development of new or changing engineering projects and programs using Waterfall methodology. Using extensive knowledge and significant experience with engineering design principles, practices, and methodologies, the incumbent works closely with key stakeholders across the organization, contractors, and project management teams. The incumbent in this role is responsible for planning and supervising technical, operational, and financial activities related to engineering projects and programs. They ensure compliance with contractual commitments and assess the technical and project design teams, as well as evaluate and implement new design strategies and technologies. This role requires excellent technical expertise, project management skills, and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams. The incumbent will be responsible for leading the successful completion of engineering projects and programs and ensuring they have a positive impact on the organization.
- The Lead Program Manager will serve as Sherwin-Williams’ primary representative and strategic leader for the global migration from Salesforce to Microsoft Dynamics. This role will oversee cross-functional coordination, financial management, partner engagement, and program execution to ensure a seamless transition aligned with business objectives and technical standards.
Responsibilities
WHAT THE ROLE WILL DO:
- Implement project/program milestones, timelines, project plans, team structure, and budget
- Provide guidance and leadership to the team on project/program objectives, work plans, budgets, schedules, and performance criteria with a focus on achieving strategic goals
- Ensure engineering, technical, and procurement activities align with project/program goals and objectives
- Develop and implement strategies to establish clear communication channels and processes between external stakeholders and the project team
- Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals, and proactively identify and implement solutions to resolve roadblocks
- Own project/program budgets, costs, and financial commitments at a strategic level and make recommendations for optimization
- Establish a robust framework to ensure compliance related to contract agreements, technical specifications, and industry standards
- Ensure the quality of project/program reports shared with stakeholders and provide strategic recommendations for improvement
- Determine what constitutes as risks, issues, and roadblocks, and escalate when necessary to high-level stakeholders, as well as provide strategic recommendations
- Oversee the practices, tools, and methodologies deployed for the project/program
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic thinking in the design and execution of projects/programs, while encouraging continuous feedback from team
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The
Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.
Qualifications
Education
- Required
- Bachelor's degree in IT, or Project Management, or Project Management, or in lieu of a degree, at least 9 years of experience in software development or software release management
- Preferred
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Skills and Experience
- 6-8 years of experience in IT project and program management roles
- Expertise in leading teams, managing stakeholders, and experience working in complex, cross-functional environment
- Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and industry best practices
- Proven experience in procurement processes and contract management
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent financial and budget management capabilities
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities for collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Preferred
- Experience leading enterprise-scale CRM migrations, particularly involving Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.
- Proven success in managing global programs with distributed teams and complex stakeholder landscapes.
- Familiarity with change management strategies in large-scale digital transformations.
- Experience working with external implementation partners and system integrators.
- Understanding of data governance, data migration strategies, and CRM data architecture.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and its integration with Dynamics 365.
- Experience in navigating organizational readiness and user adoption for new CRM platforms.
Technical Skills
- Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) Methodology
- Project Management Methodology
- Project Management Tools
- Project Data Analysis & Insights
- Project Estimation and Budgeting
Preferred Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Sales, Customer Service).
- Experience with Jira or similar tools for program tracking and release management.
- Understanding of integration technologies such as APIs, middleware, and ETL tools.
- Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and solution design principles.
- Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies in CRM implementations.
Company
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
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