Program Specialist
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
• Launched multiple new programs and initiatives company-wide: tire storage in the United States, scrap tire program, reporting for warranty program, integrity of content for all of Canada, amongst other developments• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and learn new technologies at a fast pace for new processes and/or enhance practices for existing programs • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert over multiple programs and processes: lead all initiatives, day to day contact for support and escalations, collaboration with stakeholders, etc. • Improve processes to increase data integrity and usability by recognizing how data entered into the system translates in the organization’s reporting tool• Strategically manage all aspects of large cross-functional projects including: defining scope, assessing the current state, recommending the future state, defining an implementation plan, measuring and analyzing results and communicating updates• Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure on-time and on-budget results for small to large projects• Manage the OEM communication processes across all platforms, while ensuring content accuracy and meeting customer expectations, analyzing for improvement and ensuring implementation of any changes• Design and identify improvement opportunities and efficient solutions for internal and external business partners• Examine and implement opportunities to improve processes, promoting effective communication and efficient program execution• Work collaboratively with team members and cross-functional groups to manage the operation of specific elements of tire programs