Senior Program Manager

Overview

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.  This position is based in Clemmons.

Hayward Industries is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Program Manager to lead transformative Operations & Supply Chain initiatives across our global footprint. This role will drive high-impact programs including new product launches, manufacturing footprint consolidation, ERP conversion, enterprise simplification, and inventory optimization. In addition to leading these initiatives, the incumbent will play a critical role in training and coaching the global operations team on project charter development, prioritization frameworks, and project management best practices.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Lead cross-functional programs from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Manage initiatives such as:
• New product introductions and operational readiness
• Manufacturing site consolidation and optimization
• ERP system conversion and integration
• Enterprise simplification and process harmonization
• Inventory reduction and working capital improvement
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, budgets, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights to senior leadership

Team Enablement & Coaching

• Train and mentor global operations team members on:
• Project charter creation and scope definition
• Prioritization techniques and portfolio management
• Project management methodologies and tools
• Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement
• Build internal capabilities to scale project execution across the enterprise

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

Capabilities/Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in program management within manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-level transformation initiatives
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and digital operations tools
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in coaching and developing cross-functional teams
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

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