Circana · 1 day ago
Sr. Program Manager, Automation Strategy & Planning
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$0/yr - $167K/yr
8+ years expCircana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. The Sr. Program Manager will oversee the execution of transformative technology projects and manage the value tracking across the automation program portfolio, ensuring measurable business impact and alignment with strategic objectives.
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Responsibilities
Lead the execution of transformational Technology Projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and budgets
Establish and manage frameworks for tracking KPIs, Costs to Achieve (CTA), and realized benefits across all automation portfolio initiatives
Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide real-time visibility into project progress, financial performance, and value delivery
Manage and facilitate bi-weekly interlock calls between Global Operations and Technology ensuring effective communication, alignment on priorities, and resolution of cross-functional dependencies between core tech projects and micro-automations
Define and monitor KPIs for automation velocity, cost savings, and operational efficiency improvements
Identify and manage portfolio-level risks, implementing mitigation strategies to safeguard delivery and outcomes
Analyze trends and performance data to identify opportunities for optimization and drive enhancements in program execution
Communicate progress and insights to senior leadership, fostering transparency and accountability across the organization
Build and lead a small team of program managers and analysts to support execution and value tracking efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
8+ years in program management or transformation leadership roles
At least 3 years in a senior capacity
Proven track record in managing large-scale technology projects and value realization in automation or digital transformation environments
Familiarity with automation technologies (RPA, ETL, ML/LLM) and tools such as Power Automate, Python, Airflow, OCR, Intelligent Suite, and Copilot Studio
Proficiency in analytics and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Monday.com, JIRA or similar)
Strong strategic thinking, analytical mindset, and communication skills
Ability to manage complex portfolios and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder reporting and interlocks
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-visibility programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Willingness to travel as needed (up to 20%)
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
Circana
Circana consults on the complexities of customer behavior.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Vestar Capital Partners
2024-04-23Private Equity· $1.2B
Leadership Team
Stuart Aitken
President and CEO of Circana
Holly Knightly
Chief Financial Officer
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