Program Manager - PMO, Strategy & Planning

• Lead and execute Operational Excellence projects using Lean and PMO best practices.
• Partner with Sr. Program Managers and Functional Leaders to define project scope, goals, milestones, and success criteria.
• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and drive accountability within project teams.
• Serve as a change agent to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Provide inputs to dashboards and reporting tools to communicate project progress and health.
• Engage deeply in operational processes to understand challenges and identify value creation opportunities.
• Lead Kaizen and Lean events as appropriate to accelerate results.

• Leading cross-functional teams and driving projects through completion.
• Building strong relationships and fostering collaboration across all levels.
• Communicating clearly and effectively-both written and verbal.
• Managing competing priorities with strong organization and follow-through.
• Applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement methods.
• Using data and business insight to guide decision-making.
• Navigating supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing environments.
• Adapting to change, solving problems, and influencing without direct authority.
• Using Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams with proficiency.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
• 8+ years in operations with a focus on project management.
• 5+ years applying Lean or Continuous Improvement methodologies (preferred).
• Certifications:
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification a plus.

• This role will follow our 4-days in office with Friday as a flex day.
• Strong preference for the person to be based in Muscatine, IA, however would be open to this role sitting in our Jasper, IN, Kimball location.
• This role is not hybrid or remote eligible.
• Approx 15% travel between Muscatine and Jasper.

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.
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