Head of Strategic Program Management

dormakaba is seeking a Head of Strategic Program Management based in our Indianapolis, IN corporate headquarters. This role is responsible for guiding regional transformation through strategic leadership, targeting 30% revenue growth over three years. The Head of Strategic Program Management focuses on aligning cross-functional initiatives, enforcing rigorous program governance, and leading enterprise-wide change management to strengthen the organization's competitive market position.

• Define and oversee the integrated program roadmap for the North American market, translating corporate vision into actionable program phases that drive significant revenue growth and EBITDA expansion.
• Architect the regional Change Management strategy, ensuring cultural adoption of new operating models by applying structured methodologies (ADKAR/Prosci) to overcome resistance and shorten time-to-proficiency
• Establish and chair the Program Management Office (PMO) steering committees
• Enforce strict stage-gate protocols to validate that projects are delivering projected financial returns (ROI/NPV), partnering with Finance to audit value realization
• Act as the primary integrator across the Executive Committee (EC) and Functional Heads, facilitating high-stakes decision-making forums (EC meetings, Board updates) to resolve resource conflicts and align siloed departments toward common strategic goals

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management or related field
• 10+ years in Business Transformation, Strategy, Program Management or related role
• Proven track record leading large-scale P&L transformations (> $100M impact)
• Extensive experience in Change Management (Prosci/ADKAR) within complex, matrixed global organizations
• Experience bridging the gap between Finance (Value Creation) and Operations/Sales
• Expertise in Lean/Six Sigma and Agile methodologies

• MBA or MS
• PMP Certification
• Six Sigma Black Belt

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Discover your best attributes using CliftonStrengths to pave the way for success at dormakaba
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management - as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

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