Senior Program Manager

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager to join the Data, Power & Control Team. The Senior Program Manager will drive the successful execution of high-impact projects spanning multiple business units and functional areas. This role plays a key part in advancing divisional priorities such as new product introduction, operational excellence, digital transformation, and strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is a results-driven professional who thrives in a matrix environment, excels at cross-functional collaboration, and brings strong organizational discipline, communication, and influence to complex, multi-site programs. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Operational Excellence & Modernization for DPC. This is a remote position that will require frequent travel.

What Will You Do? 

• Lead, plan, and execute high-impact projects and strategic programs across the DPC division that directly influence organizational priorities and growth objectives.
• Partner with and mentor cross-functional teams across BUs, providing strategic guidance to drive alignment and achieve business goals.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, resource plans, budgets, and risk assessments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build out project schedules utilizing the waterfall methodology.
• Maintain and optimize DPC’s stage gate and project management processes.
• Maintain project documentation and lead project Gate meetings.
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional collaboration, serving as the primary interface between departments.
• Lead and document key project activities using Smartsheet.
• Track and report project KPIs through dashboards, Power BI, or other digital platforms, ensuring proactive communication of risks, milestones, and achievements.
• Take thorough meeting minutes, assign owners, and follow up on open actions.
• Mentor junior-level project managers and interns, promoting professional development and continuous improvement across the DPC community
• Participate in team-based initiatives within the division.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management, or a relevant degree required
• Master’s degree in business administration or a similar field is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or working towards a PMP is preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive program/project management experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or technology environment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Demonstrated track record of managing large, cross-functional projects and influencing without direct authority. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced Knowledge of MS Office, including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Expert-level proficiency with project management software (i.e. Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar)
• Ability to partner with other professionals; Strong time management skills
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to communicate at varying levels of the organization.
• Advanced complex problem-solving skills; able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Able to determine how a system should work, and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect outcomes
• Willing to travel at least 50%

*Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further, the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment. *

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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