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Director, Technical Program Management, Supply Chain
Location: Northbrook, IllinoisWe inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We’re here for it. We think you should be too.
This position is fully remote
This role is a People leader position
A day in the life as a Director, Technical Program Management, Supply Chain...
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of the Warehouse Modernization and Transportation Modernization strategic initiatives using agile methodologies, ensuring alignment with business goals
Monitor and track program progress, identifying and resolving any issues or risks that may impact delivery timelines or quality
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and make data-driven decisions to optimize project outcomes
Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, including executives, product owners, development teams, and other departments, to ensure program success
Manage stakeholder expectations, balancing priorities and resolving conflicts to maintain alignment with program goals
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across different departments, including engineering, product management, business teams,, and operations
Act as a liaison between technical teams and executive leadership, ensuring alignment of priorities, resource allocation, and project dependencies
Communicate program status, progress, and key milestones to stakeholders, ensuring effective and timely decision-making
Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting a shared understanding of project goals, timelines, and progress
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, providing guidance and support in implementing agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
Foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and implementing lessons learned
Define and implement strategies to optimize program delivery, resource allocation, and risk management
Develop, and mentor a high-performing team of program managers, scrum masters and coaches, fostering their growth and success
Provide guidance, support, and ongoing feedback to team members, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Establish and maintain effective performance management processes, including setting goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing career development opportunities
What you'll bring to the table...
Previous experience implementing Warehouse Management & Transportation Management capabilities, preferably Blue Yonder SaaS solutions
Strong knowledge and expertise in agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean
Proven track record of successfully implementing and scaling agile practices in organizations
Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
We'd love to hear from you if you have...
8+ years in agile program management, including leading large-scale, complex initiatives
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe Agilist) are highly desirable
Starting Rate: $175,000.00 - $215,000.00
Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life insurance and Disability
- Retirement and 401(k) match
- Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
- Merchandise discount and EAP resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”.
The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position,
please contact the location you are applying to
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and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.
State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Applicant Privacy: For details about how the Company collects and uses your personal information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy & Communications Notice.
Questions? Please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com
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