Senior Program Manager

Summary

Join Avicado as a Senior Program Manager and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our clients' day-to-day activities. You will oversee program/project planning and execution, ensuring projects meet goals on time and within budget. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in program or project management, ideally within high-stakes manufacturing or construction. Residency in the greater Jacksonville area is required, with relocation assistance available. Avicado offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, 401k matching, flexible PTO, remote work options, and a philanthropic matching gift program. We are a close-knit team with a high-performance culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in a program or project management role, ideally in a high-stakes manufacturing or construction environment
• Manufacturing industry experience is a requirement
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal teams, clearly articulating strategy and project updates across diverse settings
• Must have a history of strong performance and experience in high-stress environments where quick problem-solving is essential
• Ability to be hands-on leadership technics and the c apability to handle both high-level strategy and detailed execution as needed
• Strong organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment across departments and effective communication with stakeholders
• Own and drive program initiatives from start to finish, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and client specifications
• Identify and document project risks and issues, resolving cross-team impediments to keep projects on track
• Track key metrics and milestones to guide teams toward efficient processes and optimal outcomes
• Maintain rigorous documentation, ensuring traceability of project deliverables and compliance with quality standards
• Implement change management strategies to support continuous improvement and project success

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Construction industry as it relates to business processes or project management
• Experience in the Technology industry as it relates to software implementations and administration
• Experience in the Customer Service industry as it relates to software support
• Experience with construction project management systems (i.e., Primavera Unifier, Microsoft Project, e-Builder, Procore, Newforma, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Remote work
• Philanthropic Matching Gift Program