Join to apply for the Program Manager role at New Balance Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. Job Mission: In this role as Program Manager, you will be vital to the ongoing guidance, management, and delivery of NB projects, contributing to the overall growth of our business. You will bring your program management skills to lead projects and programs using the best fit methodology (agile combined with traditional methods) while supporting global NB strategy, best practices, and long-range goals. Working with vendors and various program roles, you will manage project efforts to ensure successful delivery of critical initiatives. Major Accountabilities: Managing multiple projects/teams within a large, complex program Scheduling and facilitating meetings and action items Pursuing process improvements and collaborative conversations Working with vendors and internal teams to plan, manage, and oversee project activities, providing status updates to stakeholders Identifying and managing project risks, dependencies, and issues with mitigation plans; escalating as needed Providing RAG status updates and slide decks for reviews Developing leadership updates on project status and next steps Mentoring and coaching other project managers Requirements for Success: B.S. with 5+ years’ experience in a relevant technical field, including 4 years as a Project Manager in IT or similar Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet Understanding of software development lifecycle Ability to work within Agile tools like ADO (Microsoft DevOps) or JIRA Proven influence without authority, self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented Benefits & Work Environment: We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and perks like online learning, tuition reimbursement, student loan support, and mentorship programs. Our hybrid model encourages in-office collaboration three days a week, with options to work from anywhere four weeks per year, fostering a balanced, flexible work culture. Equal Opportunity Employer: New Balance provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. Additional Details: Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Project Management, IT Industry: Sporting Goods Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
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