Program Manager
CurrentAs the Program Manager for the Product Launch Program at OWI, reporting to the Director of Continuous Improvement, I ensure successful product launches by keeping senior leadership informed, maintaining urgency, recommending improvements, and ensuring accountability.Key Responsibilities: • Product Management: Review, prioritize, and facilitate product changes and new product innovations (NPI) for timely market entry. • Reporting and Analysis: Maintain accurate reporting through careful prioritization, completion, and post-project assessments. • Cross-functional Education: Assist with the deployment of product changes and launches across all functions. • Project Completion: Ensure project completion on time and in full through cross-functional facilitation. • Project Prioritization: Develop and execute a prioritization model for effective project scheduling. • Performance Improvement: Lead teams to identify and implement performance improvement initiatives. • Continuous Improvement Culture: Promote behaviors to sustain a culture of continuous improvement and evaluate operations’ capabilities. • Market Knowledge: Maintain knowledge of portfolios, categories, and demand cycles, and participate in the operations leadership community. • Monthly Reporting: Own monthly reporting on inventory, profitability, and performance metrics.By leveraging collaboration, strategic prioritization, and continuous improvement, I ensure successful product launches and performance, contributing to OWI’s growth and market leadership.