IT - Senior Manager - Senior Project Manager

IT Program Manager Job Description

Duracell is an iconic brand and the world’s leading manufacturer of high‑performance alkaline batteries, power cells, and rechargeables. We are the most trusted source of personal power because of our sustained commitment to innovation, producing more compact, more powerful, and longer lasting batteries.

The IT Program Manager is responsible for overseeing a group of related projects and larger‑scale individual projects that support broader business goals. These responsibilities include ensuring that each project within the program is aligned, delivered on time, and stays within budget. The IT Program Manager works closely with project managers who have project delivery accountability, internal and external technical teams, Business Relationship Managers, and other relevant stakeholders across Duracell Sectors and Segments to coordinate delivery efforts and resolve issues.

The IT Program Manager also tracks performance metrics and manages risks to ensure cohesive program execution and successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed program plan for each initiative; monitor and track progress against that plan; measure performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and resources to ensure efficient execution and collaboration across programs.
• Develop and manage program budgets, schedules, and resource plans to ensure timely and cost‑effective delivery.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues that may impact program and associated project success.
• Communicate program status, progress, and key updates to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Ensure that all programs and associated projects adhere to Duracell IT PMO governance standards, compliance requirements, and quality expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing program performance metrics and implementing best practices.
• Partner with Change Management resources to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, processes, or technologies introduced by the program.
• Define and track project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting a weekly integrated delivery plan.
• Ensure assigned programs and projects are delivered on time, on budget, with quality, and in accordance with the Duracell Project Methodology.
• Escalate pending decisions and significant issues to program sponsors, when necessary, in a timely fashion.
• Serve as the single point of contact for program‑level questions and status.

Key Qualifications

• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective strategic working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.
• Experience interfacing with all levels of business leadership to provide program status, present significant issues and alternatives, and attain approval for recommendations.
• Solid functional background related to IT initiatives with understanding and/or hands‑on experience in software development, systems administration, or infrastructure engineering.
• Strong demonstrated leadership of direct and indirect teams and associated mentoring and supervisory skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including a high level of attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Excellent program management and team leadership skills.
• Exceptional working knowledge of MS Office applications, most notably Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to be a technical strategic thought leader as well as a “hands‑on” implementer.
• Prior experience working within the consulting industry is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel globally when needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a concentration in the field of computer science or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience required managing IT related programs and projects, leveraging Waterfall and Hybrid Agile methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project for project scheduling and tracking.
• PMP certification (preferred but not required).
• Previous experience managing ERP programs and projects is a plus.

Location: Hybrid

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we look forward to hearing from you. Duracell is committed to hiring incredible talent and, as such, offers competitive compensation packages and employee benefits.

Duracell respects and values the aspects that make each candidate unique and, as an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination against employees and applicants on the basis of any factor prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.