Program Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper is a leading beverage company in North America with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partnered brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide beverages for every need, anytime, anywhere. We are currently looking for a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our Digital Platforms team and lead delivery of key projects enabling our ecommerce and digital ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

The Program Manager oversees large, complex product development and commercialization initiatives, often comprised of multiple discrete programs and/or projects, ensuring they meet the scope, schedule, and cost objectives of the businessAs a member of the Digital Program Management Office (DPMO), the Program Manager will also share responsibility for developing, maintaining, and improving program and project management methods and toolsOversee the development and maintenance of business cases, program plans, integrated master schedules, resource plans, budgets, etc. as required to scope, plan, and execute product programsManage program implementation to ensure all goals are metServe as a resource to senior leadership in the planning and execution of assigned programs, including regular engagement with key business sponsorsMonitor program status and effectively communicate status to all stakeholders via project data repositories, status reports, project planning tools, presentations, etcAutonomously be able to establish schedules and manage to milestones, including project kickoffs, internal creative reviews and handoffs between internal and external partners.Anticipate and respond to shifts in priorities, tasks, resources and/or requirements on an on-going basisTake personal responsibility to complete high-quality projects on time and on budgetCommunicate quickly and effectively in individual conversations, meetings, and written communicationEscalate blockers and at-risk deliverables to appropriate forums in a timely manager to provide transparency and secure help with mitigating where needed.Comfortable when communicating with executive level (Directors, VPs) in presentations, working sessions, and 1-on-1 interactionsPracticed in negotiating with others in ways that result in win/win agreements and outcomesMust be open to coaching and guidanceExhibit good judgment skills on when to seek guidance and when to escalate risks and issues Total Rewards

Benefits:

Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated

Requirements  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with minimum of 10+ years of experience as a project manager and 5+ as program manager delivering digital solutions within the ecommerce spaceExperienced in multiple full lifecycle software deliveries from business development to final software acceptance2-5 years Agile delivery experience within e-commerce and/or cloud, and working knowledge of SAFe frameworkExpertise in common knowledge-worker tools (Microsoft Sharepoint/Teams/Office) and specialized project/program management software (MS Project, Atlassian Suite – JIRA/Confluence, etc.)Experience in a matrixed responsibility organization working with multiple Product Managers per effort, and off-shore team managementStrong experience facilitating the gathering and development of requirements for complex solutionsPossesses significant practical experience in the basics of project management (estimation, project planning, resource planning, issue management, risk management, change management, communication planning)Able to work both collaboratively and independently while maintaining a high level of productivityAble to work under tight timetables and high pressure situationsThrive in a fast-paced environment and able to juggle, shift gears, and maintain a sense of humor; deliver under extreme deadlines and intense business environmentPMP, CSP , SAFe certifications highly suggested

 

 

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Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! 
 
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? 
 
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop.  We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
 
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.