Sr Director, Program Management

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Sr Director, Program Management to join our growing team.

THE ROLE

The Sr. Director, Program Management will report to JELD-WEN’s VP of Global Transformation and will be a valued member of the Transformation Management Office (TMO). This individual will be responsible for overseeing and driving a portfolio of strategic projects across multiple areas. The leader in this role will lead a team of project managers, ensuring successful project delivery within scope, time and budget while aligning with company objectives. This position will work closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to prioritize, plan, and execute projects that drive operational efficiencies and support business growth.

This individual will be adept at business partnering to key stakeholders, including members of JELD-WENs Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate must possess and display a global mindset, a positive can-do attitude and have a passion for leading business change and transformation.

This preferred location for this position is Charlotte, NC (relocation benefits are available) and reports to the VP Transformation. Other JELD-WEN locations will be considered for qualified candidates. The default work schedule for this position will be 3-5 days per week in the office with plenty of flexibility for remote work as needed.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers and project leads
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives and cross-functional teams
• Ensure successful delivery of projects within scope, time, and budget constraints
• Drive project execution through effective resource allocation, risk management, and issue resolution
• Develop and implement metrics and KPIs to measure program performance and impact
• Develop comprehensive governance and reporting for executive leadership and stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting of program status, risks, and outcomes
• Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to influence stakeholders within a matrixed operating environment
• High-level problem-solving skills with proven ability to navigate complex challenges
• Strong team management and mentoring capabilities
• Financial acumen with experience managing a portfolio of project budgets and resources
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Travel: ~10%

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
• 10+ years project management experience, with at least 5 years of experience as a program manager responsible for multiple, concurrent projects
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing a team of project managers
• Recommend 5+ years in manufacturing or related field
• Experience working in a transformational environment
• Experience managing team members across multiple locations as well as virtually

#LI-LP1
#LI-Hybrid

About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 

What We Offer

Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. JELD-WEN does not accrue time off for salaried positions. We believe in mutual trust and workplace flexibility, therefore appropriate time off for vacation, illness, or other reasons will be agreed upon with your manager per our Flexible Paid Time Off Policy. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program.​

Expected pay for this role is between $190,600.00 to $317,700.00 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.​

JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.

JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.