Director, Process Optimization and Program Management
Location
Huntington Beach, CA | United States
Job description
Who We Are Today
TravisMathew is now a leading innovator in lifestyle and performance apparel. Using best-in-class fabrications and designs, we are pushing forward a growing market trend towards casualization. For us, comfort comes first. Every TravisMathew product is created with attention to detail, designed to deliver the perfect fit and soft, lightweight feel. By offering hundreds of varied, unique designs across monthly new product releases, we are establishing a new standard for the young professional. We want to elevate your look with details, subtleties, and craftmanship that will get you noticed … but without flash or pretension. As an aspirational brand, TravisMathew prides itself on being approachable. Anyone and everyone can look great – and feel great – in TravisMathew. We’re throwing a party and you’re invited.
Where We Are Going
At TravisMathew we don’t just dream big, we plan big. Our goal is to become the top premium apparel brand in the United States with a global presence, while keeping our employees and customers at the forefront of all we do. We believe that a winning office culture will include opportunities for new leaders, a fun work environment, and cultivating an ideal work / life balance for our employees. We are committed to celebrating and achieving diversity in all facets of our business. Additionally, TravisMathew is focused on the development of sustainable practices, challenging ourselves to discover innovations in design, production and technology.
JOB OVERVIEW The Director, Process Optimization and Program Management is responsible for leading all Program management and business improvement activities to support TravisMathew’s growth. At the core, the Director will establish a common methodology for project management and oversee multiple strategic initiatives; collaborating with the Executive Team to implement transformational projects across all functions including partnering with the PMO at our parent company, Topgolf Callaway Brands. This is an exciting opportunity to implement best practices and methodologies while remaining hands on.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead the TM project management team in creating a TM project intake prioritization process and partner with the parent company (TCB) PMO organization to ensure cross-brand prioritization work is aligned.
- Serve as the key / primary contact for the TCB PMO and IT organizations to ensure TM projects that require TCB support go through the appropriate intake process for prioritization and PM assignment
- Develop and implement a standard project management methodology for strategic initiatives.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for process improvement initiatives, aligning them with the TM’s overall goals and objectives.
- Process Optimization: Lead efforts to identify, analyze, and optimize key business processes across departments, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Change Management: Implement change management strategies to drive the adoption of new processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Leadership: Provide strong leadership to a team of process improvement professionals, guiding them in the development and execution of improvement projects.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with leaders and teams across different departments to understand their processes, identify pain points, and implement solutions that benefit the entire organization.
- Budget Oversight: Manage the budget associated with process improvement initiatives, ensuring effective resource allocation.
- Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of process improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate regular project risk reviews and help drive issue resolution.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)- Ability to delegate and drive / oversee multiple projects and initiatives
- Ability to develop collaborative and diverse relationships
- Ability to lead, coach and develop team to improve performance and achieve professional goals
- Ability to understand, assess and problem solve by leveraging technical and analytical skills
- Ability to work / communicate with all levels of the organization
- High customer focus with the ability to drive for results
- Strong analytical capability, business acumen, and critical thinking
- Strong communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Proficient in project management tools
- Proficient with PLM and SAP S4, preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain
- PMP Certification, preferred
- Minimum 10 years’ project management experience leading complex small-to-large scale projects and programs; previous experience with large scale integration projects, preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership capacity
If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diverse backgrounds and experiences make for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply. We look forward to learning more about you.
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