Program Manager (55873)
Premium Guard Inc., Memphis, TN, United States
## Description**POSITION**:
Program Manager**REPORTS TO**:
Vice President of Category & Product Management**JOB SUMMARY**
The Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating complex cross-functional initiatives that support the development, launch, and lifecycle management of Premium Guard’s product programs. This role ensures alignment across Product Management, Engineering, Catalog & Content, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales to deliver programs on time, on budget, and with clear accountability.
The Program Manager will drive structured program execution, improve cross-department coordination, and ensure that key initiatives—such as new product launches, platform expansions, and major customer programs—are delivered with discipline and transparency.**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES****Program Leadership*** Lead cross-functional programs that span multiple departments including Product, Engineering, Catalog, Supply Chain, and Sales.* Develop and maintain detailed program plans including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.* Ensure alignment between business objectives, product strategy, and execution across teams.**Cross-Functional Coordination*** Serve as the central coordination point between internal teams to ensure program progress and issue resolution.* Facilitate regular program reviews, status updates, and executive reporting.* Identify program risks, resource constraints, and potential delays and escalate when necessary.**New Product Introduction (NPI) Support*** Coordinate key stages of new product introduction including RFQ, engineering validation, catalog readiness, and supply chain readiness.* Ensure new products are launched with all required documentation, data, and internal alignment.**Process Improvement*** Establish and refine program management frameworks, workflows, and documentation standards.* Improve visibility into program progress through dashboards, metrics, and structured reporting.* Identify opportunities to streamline processes across product development and commercialization.**Customer & Strategic Initiatives*** Coordinate large customer initiatives such as assortment expansions, private label launches, or strategic category programs.* Ensure internal teams are aligned with customer expectations and timelines.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS*** 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, product management, or operations.* Experience working in cross-functional environments coordinating engineering, product, and commercial teams.* Automotive aftermarket or manufacturing experience strongly preferred.* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.**Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. At this time, the company is unable to provide visa sponsorship (including H-1B, H-1B1, or other employment-based visas).**
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Program Manager**REPORTS TO**:
Vice President of Category & Product Management**JOB SUMMARY**
The Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating complex cross-functional initiatives that support the development, launch, and lifecycle management of Premium Guard’s product programs. This role ensures alignment across Product Management, Engineering, Catalog & Content, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales to deliver programs on time, on budget, and with clear accountability.
The Program Manager will drive structured program execution, improve cross-department coordination, and ensure that key initiatives—such as new product launches, platform expansions, and major customer programs—are delivered with discipline and transparency.**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES****Program Leadership*** Lead cross-functional programs that span multiple departments including Product, Engineering, Catalog, Supply Chain, and Sales.* Develop and maintain detailed program plans including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.* Ensure alignment between business objectives, product strategy, and execution across teams.**Cross-Functional Coordination*** Serve as the central coordination point between internal teams to ensure program progress and issue resolution.* Facilitate regular program reviews, status updates, and executive reporting.* Identify program risks, resource constraints, and potential delays and escalate when necessary.**New Product Introduction (NPI) Support*** Coordinate key stages of new product introduction including RFQ, engineering validation, catalog readiness, and supply chain readiness.* Ensure new products are launched with all required documentation, data, and internal alignment.**Process Improvement*** Establish and refine program management frameworks, workflows, and documentation standards.* Improve visibility into program progress through dashboards, metrics, and structured reporting.* Identify opportunities to streamline processes across product development and commercialization.**Customer & Strategic Initiatives*** Coordinate large customer initiatives such as assortment expansions, private label launches, or strategic category programs.* Ensure internal teams are aligned with customer expectations and timelines.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS*** 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, product management, or operations.* Experience working in cross-functional environments coordinating engineering, product, and commercial teams.* Automotive aftermarket or manufacturing experience strongly preferred.* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.**Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. At this time, the company is unable to provide visa sponsorship (including H-1B, H-1B1, or other employment-based visas).**
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