Program Manager, Forecast Governance

This role is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Responsibilities:

• Manage metadata configurations and validate stakeholder inputs such as new launches and PSM adjustments.
• Incorporate workdriver data and manage engineering validation.
• Lead selected spend-related training streams and partner with Spend team POC on improving spend forecasting accuracy.
• Perform quarterly purchase order forecast audits, which could expand to monthly if there is bandwidth.
• Lead a forecast refresh exercise; create the file outlining items requiring updates, coordinate with SDMs to update, and conduct recap analysis of how much the forecast has changed.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience developing operational process solutions, and working with cross-functional teams to drive these changes.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with and optimizing forecasting and planning processes.
• Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders across different functions and geographies to manage change and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence to lead performance review discussions and manage business priorities.