Program Manager, Systems & Strategy

NexGen is looking for a Program Manager, Systems & Strategy to join the team.

Responsibilities

Why NexGen?

NexGen Contracting, the self-perform arm of Gray, is based in Franklin, TN, and specializes in executing turnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. NexGen is fully integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor. The NexGen team is made of career, trade-specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs. NexGen offers a wide range of self-perform services, which include supervision, administration, craft labor, materials, tools, documentation, consumables, and safety devices to successfully carry projects from start to finish.

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage , Manufacturing , Automotive , Distribution , Mission Critical , and Commercial .

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Qualifications

Who we want… (Requirements)

NexGen is seeking an experienced Program Manager of Systems & Strategy to join our Corporate Team. This role will be responsible for tackling NexGen’s immediate need for systems evaluation, optimization, and alignment. The chosen candidate will require advanced problem-solving skills, project and operations management experience, critical thinking adaptability, policy development and effective leadership communication.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then NexGen is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in, Business, Construction, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline. PMP Certification preferred. Minimum ten (10) years of solid and focused program management experience, involving corporate strategy, corporate business solutions and or any combined education and experience. Successful track record of creating and leading corporate projects and programs. Effective client-facing, C-Suite, and internal team communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills. Demonstrated experience at the strategic level in business and/or government policy. Ability to create effective relationships, listen, influence, and collaborate with internal teams. Demonstrated attention to detail and time management capabilities. Ability to work effectively within a geographically distributed team.

What We Expect… (Essential Functions)

Manage and oversee Sales Meetings, Operations Meetings and Combined Staff Meetings. Interfacing regularly with team(s) “where they are” and the need to understand how the organization is structured and functions. Dedicated weekly check-ins with VP of NexGen, DoO, DoHR, DoF, and DoS or equivalent. Strategic initiatives and engagement with the Gray Construction key staff and/or merger and acquisition candidates. Develop, implement, and administer one or more corporate programs, consisting of multiple projects or sub-projects. Building the fiscal year business roadmap based on team and leadership feedback and refining the long-term vision of the enterprise. Continuous improvement of any financial/operational reporting and refinement of all business systems. Develop, maintain, or recommend appropriate program governance structure. Participate in corporate programs, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance. Conduct project/program deliverable prioritization sessions and ensure decisions are committed to and communicated across the organization. Ensure project and program activities align with compliance standards, organizational policies, and any relevant regulations. Provide program level reports and updates to senior management or other stakeholders. Ensure internal clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner. Track and manage all program work scope variances. Communicate ideas for improving the NexGen processes and best practices with a positive and constructive attitude and help develop this attitude in others.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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