Sherwin-Williams · 11 hours ago
Senior Manager - Program Management
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expSherwin-Williams is a leading company in paints and coatings, seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead their Business Integrated Operating System (BIOS) transformation. The role involves overseeing program delivery, coordinating activities across teams, and ensuring the successful execution of complex ERP-related workstreams.
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Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day execution across BIOS solution, deployment, data, testing, and enabling teams
Ensure alignment to BIOS governance standards, including RAID management, meeting cadences, change control, and readiness criteria
Drive structured release execution, including Solution Confirmation, SIT, UAT, data conversion readiness, configuration approvals, and cutover preparation
Monitor progress across program deliverables and manage dependencies between Solution, Deployment, and Process teams
Manage and maintain the Integrated Project Plan (IPP) covering milestones, dependencies, and critical-path items across multiple global releases
Facilitate weekly update cycles with Product Directors, Lead PjMs, Deployment Hub Leads, and enabling teams to validate progress and address conflicts
Work with PMO Analysts to support reporting dashboards, Gantt charts, and automated governance checks
Ensure consistent milestone definitions, task ownership, and predecessor logic across all workstreams
Lead RAID reviews, ensure quality entries, and support timely resolution across multiple workstreams
Manage escalations through appropriate pathways — team level, entity level, workstream level, and program leadership
Partner with BIOS leadership to prepare RAID summaries, program health reporting, status documentation, and leadership decision materials
Identify cross-functional risks early, document mitigation plans, and ensure accountability
Partner closely with Solution Leads, Deployment Hub Leads, Product Directors, GBPOs, Process Owners, Data Leads, and Testing teams to ensure unified delivery
Coordinate handoffs between Solution and Deployment and ensure readiness for downstream activities such as testing, training, and cutover
Support alignment across regional sites, clusters, and business units
Prepare leadership briefs, Steering Committe materials, program dashboards, and operational readiness updates
Consolidate key decisions, escalations, and recommendations into clear, executive-friendly summaries
Ensure transparency across teams and communicate program impacts, changes, and timing with precision
Identify and drive enhancements to program governance processes, reporting tools, workplan templates, and RAID discipline
Coach project managers, leads, and team members on documentation quality, decision clarity, and structured program execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
10 or more years of experience leading large, complex ERP transformation programs (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)
Demonstrated expertise in program management disciplines: workplan creation, dependency mapping, RAID governance, change control, and executive reporting
Strong understanding of ERP functional domains (e.g., Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Order Management, Data)
Experience leading multi-regional or global deployment programs
Excellent communication skills with an ability to influence senior leadership
Proficient in program management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira (for RAID/CR management), Confluence, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience in complex manufacturing or supply-chain environments
Prior leadership in a multi-domain ERP or digital transformation program
PMP or similar program management certification
Benefits
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
A wide range of world-class benefits designed for you
From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us.
Company
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products.
10001+ employees
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