Corporate Programs Leader

About Us: Kingsbury, Inc., founded in 1912, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of tilt-pad fluid film thrust and journal bearings for all types of rotating machinery. With thousands of installations worldwide, we are renowned for our innovative solutions and commitment to quality.

Why work at Kingsbury?

Flexible Scheduling: We value work-life balance and offer adaptable work hours to support your personal and professional needs.

Generous Time Off: Enjoy Vacation, PTO, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay, which includes days between Christmas and New Years Day.

Comprehensive Benefits: We cover your vision and dental insurance.

Health Club Reimbursement: Stay fit and healthy with our health club reimbursement program.

Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our tuition reimbursement.

Family-Owned: Proudly family-owned and operated for over a century.

And Many More Reasons: Discover even more perks when you join us!

Position Overview:

Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned programs and projects to ensure commitments are delivered in alignment with business objectives, schedules, and resources. Partners with the Corporate Manager, Continuous Improvement & Programs, the Continuous Improvement Leader, and Cross functional teams to manage execution risk, coordinate stakeholders, and maintain disciplined program delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned programs and projects from evaluation and planning through completion, ensuring disciplined execution and follow-through.
• Use manufacturing systems, project-management tools, dashboards, and operational data to investigate project status, identify risks, and support timely decision-making.
• Establish and maintain program and project plans, deliverables, milestones, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress and identify risks or variances.
• Proactively identify execution gaps, resource constraints, and cross-functional dependencies; recommend practical solutions and drive issues through resolution.
• Develop a working understanding of manufacturing processes and collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and other functional teams.
• Support the continued development of Kingsbury’s program-management capability by improving standard work, templates, reporting methods, governance routines, and project-management tools.
• Provide hands-on coaching and guidance to project owners and team members to strengthen planning, accountability, risk management, and follow-through.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness by independently gathering information, engaging the appropriate subject-matter experts, and converting complex issues into clear actions and recommendations.
• Coordinate cross functional teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely delivery of commitments.
• Facilitate project and program status meetings and ensure clear, timely communication of progress, risks, and resource needs.
• Ensure project and program changes are evaluated and managed effectively, including impacts to scope, schedule, cost, and commitments.
• Partner with the Continuous Improvement Leader to integrate CI methods, problem-solving, and improvement opportunities into program execution.
• Support consistent execution discipline by maintaining accurate reporting and visibility to program health, task completion status, and mitigation plans.
• Engage with business and functional leaders to understand future program needs, capabilities, and dependencies.
• Integrate change management principles into program and project execution by coordinating stakeholder engagement, communications, and readiness activities to support adoption, minimize disruption, and ensure successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Support other program and project initiatives as assigned.
• Travel may be required up to 10%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading or coordinating multiple, interrelated projects or programs within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Demonstrated experience applying project and/or program management tools, methodologies, and execution disciplines.

• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and work effectively in a cross‑functional, team‑based environment.

• Preferred:

  • Experience in working with and managing DoD contracts
  • Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations
  • Experience in manufacturing or industrial industry environment
  • PMP, PgMP, or CAPM Certification

Kingsbury, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.