IT Program Manager

About our company: The Raymond Corporation is a division of the Toyota Industries Corporation. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you’re innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

About the position: The Program Manager will manage various projects, provide leadership and/or oversight to project team, depending on how each project is defined. Responsibilities include monitoring cost, schedule, technical performance, communication, and a variety of governance related requirements. The successful candidate will have a proven history of bringing programs to completion, meeting or exceeding cost, quality, and on-time delivery requirements. You will:

• Acts as business manager for assigned programs. Monitors and directs the day-to-day operations of assigned program(s) to ensure goals, services, and projects are being accomplished to meet schedule, budget, and performance parameters.
• Drives activity between multiple company-wide functional groups and 3rd parties to accomplish objectives.
• Organizes resources to accomplish objectives. Develops and maintains program schedule and provides solutions for issues that may interfere with achievement of objectives.
• Supports integration of SDR (Software Development Review) process to ensure appropriate reviews taking place, technical development is in sync with expectations of the stated objectives and appropriate stakeholders engaged.
• Monitors and stays up to date on technical and operational changes which affect the activities and work processes of the program.
• Ensures programs are completed within or below budget.
• Evaluates program risks and develops risk mitigation plans.
• Monitors project and group personnel commitments and adjusts manpower accordingly.
• Provides technical and administrative guidance and direction for individuals and projects within the group.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to department and company processes.
• Conducts presentations to all levels of the business.

Must be able to gain consensus and deal with sensitive issues in a tactful manner. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills (staff motivation and interdepartmental coordination), organizational ability, and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).

About you:

• A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Six or more years of broad experience in project management is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Experience working in material handling or other durable goods manufacturing environment is preferred.

About the total compensation package: Salary - $86,500 and 110,900 per year. Compensation depends on selected candidates' qualifications. Relocation - This position may qualify for relocation. Benefits - We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Rx Plan options
• Dental and Vision Plan options
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Vacation (on day 1), Sick, & Volunteer Time
• Tuition Aid Program