Company Overview
At Haworth, we're not just creating office furniture; we're shaping dynamic workspaces. As a global leader in workspace solutions, we're on a journey to redefine the future of work. Our headquarters in Holland, MI, is the hub of innovation, and we're seeking a visionary leader to join us as a Program Manager.
HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity and inclusivity. Since its inception in 1948, our company has revolved around inspiration, originality, advancement, and the people who drive it. At Haworth, you’ll find a family-owned business with a global point of view, and a set of values that define our business behavior, inform our decisions, and communicate our brand.
We foster an on-site work environment where employees actively engage with our spaces and products. Our headquarters doubles as a dynamic showroom, where many dealers and customers visit to experience our designs firsthand. This unique environment allows you to interact directly with the spaces and furniture you help create, fostering a deeper connection to your work and the impact it has on our clients.
Why Haworth? Find out more here!
Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:
- 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a whole month of relaxation, adventure, or whatever your heart desires! Plus, you can buy up to 5 extra days for even more fun.
- Health Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance. Your well-being is our priority.
- 401k Benefit: Secure your future! Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%. That’s a win-win for your retirement!
- Annual Bonus Programs: Get rewarded for your hard work with exciting annual bonuses. Your efforts truly pay off.
- Insurance Coverage: Rest easy with company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. We’ve got you covered.
- On-Site Gym: Stay fit and energized with our well-equipped gym, open 24/7. Fitness at your convenience.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our Tuition Reimbursement program. Learning never stops!
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Make a difference with 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off. Give back to the community and feel great doing it.
- Optional Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy with our optional Pet Insurance. Because pets are family too.
- Zero Waste to Landfill: Be proud to work for a company committed to sustainability. We’re making the world a better place.
Job Summary
We are currently looking for an Program Manager to join our team onsite in Holland, MI.
A Program Manager is responsible for:
Leading variety of special projects by managing team members who are cross functional and may be assigned fully to project or participate on part time basis. Responsible for project definition and scope, project management, people management, budget management, and delivery of defined measures and objectives. May work on multiple special projects simultaneously, based on workload and business needs. Some projects may be global in nature. Leading cross-functional team of resources in support of Product Engineering departmental goals and competitive strategic projects to plan, organize, and implement new products, product line enhancements, quality improvements, and cost reduction projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyzes project scope and determines appropriate path and process to achieve defined objectives. Creates project plans.
- Manages all aspects of project, including timeline, budget, staff requirements, reporting and delivery to ensure project completion.
- Defines research needs and leads conducting of research with customers, dealers, sales team member and/or outside firms or vendors. Interprets with team research results and makes project recommendations based on findings to guide and support team initiatives.
- Ensures project direction and results align with corporate strategic direction and market needs to ensure results are relevant for organization.
- Manages major budgets with high degree of discipline in approving, monitoring, and reporting processes for cost containment and greater profitability.
- Acts as primary contact for project and communicates project objectives, updates, and results to all appropriate audiences. This may involve speaking in front of executives and small to large groups of individuals inside and outside organization to communicate project objectives and progress to key stakeholders.
- Coordinates and leads cross-functional and cross-sector team activities to ensure timely execution of all program elements.
- Understands and utilizes standard costs and cost estimating system to develop and track project costs. Interfaces with Finance, Purchasing, and Manufacturing Engineering to develop cost data and manage development costs.
- Follows Product Line Management lead in identifying customer needs and setting project goals to attain needs as project deliverables.
- Interfaces with external suppliers, consultants, and agencies providing project support services to develop contractual agreements required by project.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
- Ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
- Must be able to perform all essential job function with/without accommodation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering or equivalent field of study
- Education Equivalency: Associate Degree plus 2 years additional program management experience in new product development OR 4 years additional program management experience in new product development
- 7 years program management experience in new product development with Bachelor's Degree
- 5 years program management experience in new product development with Master's Degree
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Military Equivalency: https://www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
- Applicant must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for the position.
- Ability to work and commute onsite daily to our headquarters in Holland, MI.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- 10 or more years project manager experience in an OEM
- "Fuzzy front end" program management experience
- Experience must show progression of increasing complexity of project team assignments
- Furniture industry experience
Ideally you have demonstrated the following
- Ability to successfully lead and manage multiple complex projects using effective project management and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent communication, including written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking and financial and business planning skills.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop people; built teams; deliver results; and facilitate change.
