Program Leader - Distribution

Job Summary

This role will partner with the teams responsible for delivering our products to customers.

The Program Leader partners with senior leadership within key areas of the organization to translate short- and mid-term business strategies into continuous improvement initiatives that drive profitable growth and productivity, positioning Messer Americas for long-term success. This role is an experienced partner who is entrepreneurial, results-driven, and deeply collaborative.

As part of the Performance Transformation team - reporting directly to the President & CEO - we lead critical transformation efforts from concept through execution. We operate in a business partnership model built on trust, business acumen, and shared accountability.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities

Program / Portfolio Management

• Strategic execution partner for senior leadership - ability to digest business strategy and identify, design and lead transformation programs to achieve short- and medium-term goals
• Provide forward-looking consultation and external benchmarking insights for leaders in support of key transformation programs

• Work with teams to align and measure strategic KPIs, and share accountability for the results
• Embed continuous improvement expertise, tools and culture within assigned business partnership area
• Lead workshops deeper in the organization focused on generating and executing a plan to solve critical challenges
• Proactively recommend continuous improvement ideas and challenge norms

• Display a consultative approach to problem solving with the ability to flex your skills to fit the situation

• Understand the big picture while maintaining laser focus on relevant detail; ability to quantify benefits through data and identify priorities, trade-offs and solution options
• Work collaboratively to connect dots, solve problems, escalate issues, find opportunities, and address challenges

Leadership

• Has an entrepreneurial, self-starter and partnership mindset - takes ownership of assignments with minimal guidance and provides program management expertise
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to quickly build credibility through thought leadership and influence
• Trusted advisor to the business; able to work with varying levels of stakeholders and audiences in the organization

• High quality executive presentations with a clear and compelling storyline
• Inspires, motivates and coaches others

Required Skills:

• Experience in the application of continuous improvement tools/methodologies
• Advanced project management skills and the ability to create a strategic plan
• Business & analytical mindset
• Financial analysis acumen (P&L, Balance Sheet)
• Advanced Power Point and Excel Skills
• Tech savvy with a good understanding of digital technology business solutions
• Strong command of the English language, both verbal and written

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or related field (Engineering degree strongly preferred)
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in business management, strategy, finance or operations, of which 3- 4 years managing large, strategic projects or programs

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree or MBA preferred
• PgMP or PMP certification a plus
• Industry Experience a plus

The salary range for this position is $113,000-$167,000. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer's 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company's bonus program.

About Messer:

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.