Program assistant Jobs in Oceanside, CA

IT Program Manager will lead and deliver complex, enterprise-wide technology programs across TaylorMade's global operations. This includes both running and continually evolving the following areas processes/functions: Quarterly IT steering boards, Demand management, Applications development and enhancements, IT finance and performance management. This role will work closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful program delivery that drives business value and operational excellence.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading select IT programs and projects of various sizes, related to but not limited to mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and audits.

IT Strategic Planning & Steering Boards

• Plans, facilitates, and drives the annual execution of the IT strategic planning processes, facilitating reviews, business alignment meetings, management offsites, and the updating and communicating of key artifacts that accurately and effectively capture and communicate current IT strategies and plans.

• Drives the quarterly executive review of the global project portfolio

Project Management Office (PMO)

• Analyzes, proposes, implements, governs best practice IT PMO processes and frameworks.

• Evolves and maintains IT PMO standards, templates, etc. on dedicated SharePoint site.

• Stays abreast of latest trends and technology in the PMO space and makes recommendations on future direction; regularly disseminates relevant information to senior IT management.

• Drives the quarterly executive review of the global project portfolio

Demand Management

• Continually evolves the global IT demand management processes for measurable, increased effectiveness

• Drives the global execution of the quarterly IT prioritization process

Program/Project Delivery

• Lead IT Application projects of varying complexity and size ensuring on-time, on budget delivery with quality outcomes

• Manage end-to-end program lifecycle from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure

• Apply Agile methodologies and frameworks to drive iterative delivery and continuous improvement

• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues; escalate appropriately to IT leadership

• Drive accountability across cross functional teams to achieve program objectives

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Strong, executive-facing communications skills, including the ability to create effective, executive-facing deliverables (e.g. PowerPoint)

• Program/Project Management skills. Understanding business operations, financial management, and how technology drives business value

• Strong comprehension of various IT process frameworks. Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)

• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with IT senior leadership and key business leaders

• Extremely detail oriented, self-directed work ethic, and a problem solver

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:

• Minimum education: 4-year bachelor's degree

• Minimum 5 years of work experience preferred in a related field

• PMP certification preferred. Experience in Oracle ERP development environment is a plus.

• Experience in one or more of the following business disciplines preferred:

• Sports/Athletic Equipment Manufacturing

• Retail/Consumer Products

• Supply Chain/Distribution

• Manufacturing Operations

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Normal office conditions with extensive computer and phone usage

• Ability to work extended hours as necessary

• Able to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption

• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials

TaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected annual base pay range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.

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