Program Manager – Strategic Initiatives

Shermco Industries

. Lead end-to-end program management for strategic initiatives, ensuring related projects and workstreams are coordinated to achieve defined business outcomes .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program and project management, focusing on large, complex, cross-functional initiatives. Proficient in developing program roadmaps, managing dependencies, and ensuring stakeholder alignment to achieve defined business outcomes.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementPMP CertificationChange ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Program Roadmap DevelopmentMilestone TrackingKPI DefinitionRisk ManagementBudget ManagementDependency ManagementPerformance Metrics TrackingDeliverable ManagementExecution RigorGovernance Structure Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CoordinationIssue ResolutionCross-Functional Team LeadershipAccountability ReinforcementDecision Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsCRM SystemsCPQ SystemsReporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPSAFe

Industry Keywords

Transformation ProgramsOperational ImprovementAsset-Intensive EnvironmentsDecentralized OrganizationsConstruction Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end program management for strategic initiatives, ensuring related projects and workstreams are coordinated to achieve defined business outcomes
Develop and maintain integrated program roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, resource plans, risks, and critical decision points
Serve as project manager for selected initiatives, owning project plans, timelines, deliverables, stakeholder coordination, issue resolution, and execution follow-through
Establish and manage program governance, including steering committees, executive reviews, operating rhythms, RACI structures, and escalation paths
Connect program objectives to enterprise priorities and measurable benefits
Manage scope, schedule, resource, and priority trade-offs; escalate decisions and recommend corrective actions
Define program objectives, success criteria, KPIs, and benefits realization plans
Track milestones, deliverables, financial targets, operational outcomes, risks, and barriers
Develop executive-ready dashboards, scorecards, and program updates
Facilitate recurring program reviews, resolve blockers, and reinforce accountability
Orchestrate cross-functional teams spanning Operations, Finance, Sales, IT, HR, and other functions
Coordinate business owners, project leads, technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders
Drive alignment through structured planning, dependency management, decision facilitation, and escalation
Ensure execution remains connected to operational readiness, stakeholder adoption, and long-term sustainment
Partner with change management and communications resources on rollout planning, training coordination, and adoption tracking
Incorporate change readiness, cutover planning, and sustainment milestones into project plans
Track adoption metrics and operational readiness to ensure delivered solutions produce business value

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12+ years of experience in program or project management roles, with a focus on large, complex, cross-functional initiatives
Demonstrated success managing multi-workstream programs with defined schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables
Strong command of project and program management methodologies, tools, and best practices
Experience developing detailed project plans, managing dependencies, and driving execution rigor
Strong analytical skills with the ability to track performance metrics and financial impacts
Preferred: PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or similar certification
Preferred: Experience managing transformation or operational improvement programs in industrial, construction, electrical, or asset-intensive environments
Preferred: Hands-on experience coordinating technology-enabled initiatives (ERP, CRM, CPQ, or reporting systems)
Preferred: Experience working in decentralized or multi-site organizations