Sr. Manager, Program Management

Hyundai Capital•Irvine, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Through our service brands Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Finance, Hyundai Capital America offers a wide range of financial products tailored to meet the needs of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia customers and dealerships. We provide vehicle financing, leasing, subscription, and insurance solutions to over 3 million consumers and businesses. Embodying our commitment to grow, innovate, and diversify, we strive to reimagine the customer and dealer experience and launch innovative new products that broaden our market reach. We believe that success comes from within and are proud to support our team members through skill development and career advancement. Hyundai Capital America is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for our workforce. We are a values-driven company dedicated to supporting both internal and external communities through volunteering, philanthropy, and the empowerment of our Employee Resource Groups. Together, we strive to be the leader in financing freedom of movement. We Take Care of Our People Along with competitive pay, as an employee of HCA, you are eligible for: · Medical, dental, and vision plans with no-cost and low-cost options · Annual employer HSA contribution · 401(k) matching and immediate vesting · Vehicle purchase and lease discounts, plus monthly vehicle allowances by job level: o Associate / Sr. Associate\: $350 o Manager / Sr. Manager\: $600 o Director\: $800 o Executive Director\: $900 o VP or Above\: $1,000 · 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance · No-cost health and wellbeing programs, including a gym benefit · Six weeks of paid parental leave · Paid Volunteer Time Off, plus a company donation to a charity of your choice What to Expect The Manager, Program Management, is accountable for project delivery for medium to large complex projects that are often cross-organizational initiatives in support of strategic objectives. This position oversees a portfolio of projects (7-15 projects) for specific business divisions. This position manages 2-5 Project Managers, providing leadership and direction to ensure the successful delivery of project management solutions to support the strategic goals of HCA business. This position supports EPMO leadership in establishing, implementing, and maintaining project management governance, standards, methodology and processes.

Requirements

10 + years of proven related project and/or program management experience, including at least 5 years in the financial services industry.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, MBA a plus
Project Management Professional certification (PMP) required
Excellent problem-solving skills
Experienced in change management
Expert in utilizing industry-standard project management methodologies and tools
Adept at standard office and project management applications such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Project Workbench.
Demonstrated experience in leading small to large-scale project initiatives to successful completion and implementation. Demonstrated record of leading others to achieve goals;
Very strong relationship management skills\: highly effective communication skills that include ability to gain acceptance of others to a point of view.
Proven ability to manage direct staff and vendor relationships and hold them accountable to deliverables and budgets.
Demonstrated ability to interact and influence peers, managers and senior leaders
Ability to identify and resolve/mitigate issues or risks associated with projects.
Experience in managing project budgets using budget software
Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills;
Self-motivated, self-assured, and self-managed.

Responsibilities

Deliver business value by assuming responsibility for the delivery of medium to large complex projects that are often cross-organizational initiatives in support of strategic objectives. Ensure that all projects are managed within the company's project delivery framework and utilize company/industry- standard project management methodologies and tools. Responsible for program communications, identification of issues/risks and escalation of critical issues to senior leaders. Provides recommendations and/or solutions for identified issues.
Provides leadership to direct reports that includes coaching and feedback, employee development, and performance management. Leads project managers in a manner that ensures timely delivery on commitments/tasks in support of broader project deliverables. Ensure that project managers are meeting project timelines and commitments. Guides and supports project managers’ delivery of on-time and on-budget projects and programs.
Ensure that appropriately skilled resources are available to deliver on project commitments. Develops appropriate resource strategy for accomplishing project deliverables that may include utilization of internal or external resources that considers cost, expertise, and appropriateness to the respective project.
Works with business contacts and EPMO leaders to identify and maximize opportunities to improve processes, coordinate efforts to reduce cost and improve service offerings.
Serves as an advocate and change agent and persuades and influences courageously at all levels of the organization. Engages business leads and peers, interfaces with senior leaders across the organization; ensures service quality and customer satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans with no-cost and low-cost options
Annual employer HSA contribution
401(k) matching and immediate vesting
Vehicle purchase and lease discounts, plus monthly vehicle allowances by job level:
Associate / Sr. Associate\: $350
Manager / Sr. Manager\: $600
Director\: $800
Executive Director\: $900
VP or Above\: $1,000
100% employer-paid life and disability insurance
No-cost health and wellbeing programs, including a gym benefit
Six weeks of paid parental leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off, plus a company donation to a charity of your choice