OPTIMAL SYSTEMS Group ยท 9 hours ago
Program Coordinator
Dearborn, MI
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expOptimal Inc. is seeking an IT Program Coordinator to support their Program Management Office in driving business transformation. The role involves facilitating collaboration among diverse teams, managing executive requests, and coordinating programs to enhance operational efficiency.
Information TechnologyManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Manage and track progress against executive-level milestones, ensuring rigorous alignment with overall strategic goals and timelines
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency within the OEM Credit Technology organization and across the broader organization
Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with key internal and external partners, including senior business leaders, IT / Product partners, to ensure successful program delivery
Influence cross-functional teams to achieve transformation objectives, building consensus and aligning diverse perspectives
Executive Communication Reporting
Solid understanding of IT systems, software development lifecycle, and infrastructure management
Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
High degree of organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Adaptability and resilience when faced with challenges and evolving project requirements
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in an operational, strategic, or executive support role, ideally within the automotive finance industry or a large, complex organization
Experience working directly with senior leadership
Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and communicate with all levels of management
Work well in a team environment
Exceptional time management skills and prioritization skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
Jira
Bachelor's Degree
Manage and track progress against executive-level milestones, ensuring rigorous alignment with overall strategic goals and timelines
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency within the OEM Credit Technology organization and across the broader organization
Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with key internal and external partners, including senior business leaders, IT / Product partners, to ensure successful program delivery
Influence cross-functional teams to achieve transformation objectives, building consensus and aligning diverse perspectives
Solid understanding of IT systems, software development lifecycle, and infrastructure management
Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
High degree of organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Adaptability and resilience when faced with challenges and evolving project requirements
Business Process Analysis - we need someone who can document 'as-is' workflows, identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and design optimized 'to-be' processes that align with our strategic goals
Microsoft PowerPoint - Our reviews with senior leadership, broader communications, and storytelling are done in PowerPoint; the ability to translate complex data into clean, executive-ready visual narratives is non-negotiable
Program Management - ability to oversee a portfolio of related projects, managing the dependencies between them, and ensuring the collective 'program' meets its objectives
Strategic Communication - tailor complex messages for different audiences
Business Skills - general professional acumen, and understanding org structures
Microsoft Outlook - Beyond basic emailing, I expect expert-level calendar management, the ability to coordinate large-scale meetings across multiple time zones, and high responsiveness in a fast-paced environment
Planning - develop detailed roadmaps, set realistic milestones, and proactively allocate resources to ensure initiatives stay on track and within scope
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word - data management, analysis, documentation, version control, and team collaboration
Project Management - support specific initiatives from inception to successful completion
Business Process Improvement - be able to identify waste and improve the quality of our daily operations
Business Transformation - involvement in changing how we operate to significantly improve organizational performance
Preferred
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines with changing priorities
Master's Degree
Company
OPTIMAL SYSTEMS Group
Digitalization made possible. Software solutions for the management of information.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase