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KeHE Distributors · 14 hours ago

Director, Enterprise Program Management

Naperville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$143K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

KeHE Distributors is a natural, organic, specialty, and fresh food distributor that values a people-first culture. They are seeking a Director of Enterprise Program Management to lead the Program Management Office (PMO), drive enterprise-wide initiatives, and ensure successful execution of high-impact programs across multiple business units.

AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRetail

Responsibilities

Establish and lead the enterprise PMO framework, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and business objectives

Define and enforce governance standards, methodologies, and best practices for program and project delivery

Oversee portfolio prioritization and resource allocation to maximize business impact and ROI

Lead (as needed) monthly and quarterly reviews with functions or enterprise teams

Define and enforce a project “tiering” system that will enable us to identify which programs are best handled by the “federal” PMO vs within the function

Create a stage-gate process to ensure that programs only continue if they are delivering clear ROI enabling us to stop projects on an as needed basis

Translate corporate strategy into actionable program roadmaps and execution plans

Partner with senior executives to ensure initiatives deliver measurable outcomes tied to strategic goals

Partner with Finance to track capitalized labor and validate project benefits hit the P&L

Identify resource bottlenecks before they happen

Provide executive-level reporting, insights, and recommendations to enable informed decision-making

Drive consistency in program management tools, templates, and processes across the organization

Support enterprise-wide training initiatives on set standards and best practices

Champion change management strategies to ensure adoption and minimize disruption

Collaborate with HR, Communications, and functional leaders to support cultural and operational transformation

Serve as the primary liaison between the PMO and Executive Leadership Team, facilitating Steering Committees and Board-level updates

Deliver clear, concise, and compelling presentations to senior stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans

Qualification

Program GovernancePortfolio ManagementStakeholder EngagementProject Management ProfessionalData AnalysisChange ManagementProject Management ToolsLogistics ExperienceCustomer-Centric DesignCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills