Program Manager

Summary

The Program Manager is a key role in Hyperion’s Project Management Organization (PMO), and is responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of strategic programs and projects, resulting in the successful implementation of corporate plans globally.  The incumbent will work collaboratively across the entire Hyperion organization.  Strategic initiatives will include implementing and delivering critical initiatives to drive new business/commercial growth, improving operational effectiveness, and enabling the organization to scale. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This is a hybrid position based in our Dublin location. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and manage multiple programs and projects simultaneously, from initiation to delivery, ensuring they are delivered on time, and within scope and budget.
• Work collaboratively to provide direction and focus to the PMO.
• Work collaboratively with the Integration Management Office (IMO) on acquisition initiatives (planning, due diligence, business and system integration).
• Create project plans, timelines, and milestones, and regularly communicate project status updates to all stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT to ensure alignment and coordination across teams.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business case goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Define and implement portfolio metrics & KPI's to measure project performance.
• Identify integration risks and provide countermeasures for critical path activities.
• Establish Steering Committee structure and cadence to drive projects.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies across projects and programs.
• Identify resources required to fulfill project delivery, manage resource capacity, and task assignment.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and other reporting tools for tracking project progress and status.
• Facilitate meetings, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement and drive effective collaboration across teams.
• Manage program and project budgets, track expenses, and forecast financials.
• Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and partners.
• Coach and provide guidance to junior project managers and business project leaders

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically to resolve issues.
• Experience managing large-scale, complex projects and programs with cross-functional teams.
• Exhibits results-oriented mindset and acts with a sense of urgency. 
• Creates trusted relationships across all levels of the organization to drive results.
• Demonstrates curiosity and willingness to learn across different business units and functions.
• Up to 25% travel required.

Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience in project management.

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

Experience with ERP systems, manufacturing processes, and operational challenges

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically to resolve issues.
• Experience managing large-scale, complex business and technology projects and programs with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in a global organization
• Experience working in a manufacturing organization
• Exhibits results-oriented mindset and acts with a sense of urgency.
• Creates trusted relationships across all levels of the organization to drive results.
• Demonstrates curiosity and willingness to learn across different business units and functions.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK, etc.).