Warehouse Management Systems Sr Program Manager (Remote)

The Warehouse Management Systems, Sr Program Manager position has been segmented as Remote Anywhere meaning the work is completed 100% remote/virtual anywhere in the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership and Strategic Planning, including:

• Develop and execute program strategies, objectives and deliverables in alignment with US Foods’ business goals to support the Product Delivery Lead from initiation to completion

• Lead and oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of multiple high-impact workstreams, with detailed plans that include timelines, budgets, and resource allocation leveraging standardized artifacts and processes

• Engage with program teams, key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to manage expectations and ensure alignment of program results to business goals, budget, scope and timelines

Risk Management and Value Capture, including:

• Identify potential risks and issues that could impact program success, develop effective mitigation and contingency strategies and drive timely resolution

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative and continuous improvement environment that motivates team members to seek help and learn from challenges to deliver results

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track program progress and performance and escalate appropriately to ensure alignment and speed to action to resolve

• Confirm plan results in achievement of business value and provide regular, clear updates to stakeholders and senior management

Program Governance, including:

• Accountable for program budgets, ensuring financial oversight and control, and monitor expenditures to ensure programs are delivered within budget

• Ensure that all program deliverables and technology releases meet the highest standards of quality and align with business requirements, or that risks and roadmaps are accepted and in place

• Validate that programs comply with all relevant regulations, standards, and policies

• Other duties as assigned by manager

SUPERVISION:

• No direct reports, program team size of >50 people

RELATIONSHIPS

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  Internal: Regular interaction with all members of the program team including internal L3 and L4 accountable stakeholders within DigiTech and Supply Chain.

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  External: Regular interaction with vendor partners representing the implementation partner and software partner(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience in the food service industry or warehouse management is highly desirable.

• Leadership Skills: Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing large, complex programs and cross-functional teams.

• Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.

• Communication Skills: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills, including budget planning, monitoring, and reporting.

• Change Management: Experience in leading organizational change and driving adoption of new processes and systems.

• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira).

EDUCATION

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Technology.

• Advanced degree (MBA, PMP, etc.) is preferred.

Universal pay verbiage:

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $95,000 -$155,000. This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.