Job Description

An American multinational mass media and entertainment company is actively looking for a self-motivated Program Manager to join their team in New York, NY location. It is a 5-month contract with potential for extension or conversion. This role is 100% on site Monday-Friday 9am-6pm so local candidates are required.

This exciting opportunity offers a positive work environment, strong culture, and potential for growth and skill development. As the Program Manager, one will be responsible for the roll out and the day-to-day management of the internal Business Process Excellence program.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree level and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a program or project role or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g. green belt, black belt, master black belt or other).
• Experience in change & project management, stakeholder management and influencing people without authority.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff, management and senior leadership

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong political acumen, able to tailor style and approach to influence teams and individuals to gain the commitment and performance required to deliver on our strategic goals.
• Strong self-starter, able to consistently deliver without requiring significant oversight and direction.
• Previous experience working with remote teams, international experience a considerable plus.

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

• Business Process Excellence Program execution.
• Design, plan, organize, facilitate and follow-up on trainings, projects and events with the ability to switch back and forth between facilitative leader and driver as situations dictate.
• Coaching of cross functional teams to ensure delivery of disciplined, data-driven, well-documented improvement initiatives.
• Train and coach teams on KPI selection and design.
• Global tracking of strategic goals and projects and facilitation of annual strategy planning.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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