Program Manager

TL;DR

Program Manager (Product Development): Leading development projects from inception to commercial release with an accent on budget control, quality, and time-to-market. Focus on managing cross-functional teams, overseeing product costs, and driving project execution across multiple platforms.

Location: Must be based in or able to work in Mantova, Italy

Company

hirify.global is a leading global provider of equipment and services for packaging liquids, food, and home and personal care products.

What you will do

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, and scope from development to commercial release.
• Establish and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with engineering, product development, supply chain, and sales teams.
• Oversee project budgets and resource allocation to ensure financial compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor project progress using tools like Sciforma, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure project outcomes align with company guidelines regarding quality, modularity, and standardization.
• Drive the implementation of new program management best practices and digitalization initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven track record in program or project management within a product development context.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in project management software (preferably Sciforma) and IT tools like SAP, Excel, and Power BI.
• High organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to travel as needed to support multi-site initiatives.

Nice to have

• Experience with PowerApps and Power Automate.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to influence product development cycles in a global, industry-leading company.
• Collaborative work environment spanning multiple sites and platforms.
• Exposure to diverse cross-functional teams and advanced management tools.