Business Program Manager (BPM) Locations: Houston (IB4) Business Units: CESBG Job Classification: Exempt Summary A Business Program Manager (BPM) is responsible for driving strategic business initiatives, operational excellence, and cross-functional programs that support organizational goals. The BPM aligns stakeholders, manages complex projects, tracks business performance, and ensures execution against key objectives. Unlike an NPI PM, who focuses on product launches and manufacturing readiness, a BPM is generally focused on business operations, process improvement, planning, governance, and strategic execution. Key Responsibilities Program & Project Management
Lead and manage cross-functional business initiatives from planning through execution.
Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and success metrics.
Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
Drive accountability and track action items to closure.
Coordinate executive reviews and business updates.
Business Operations
Support operational planning and execution.
Develop and maintain business processes, governance models, and reporting mechanisms.
Monitor business performance and operational metrics.
Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.
Stakeholder Management
Partner with leadership, engineering, finance, operations, sales, supply chain, and external vendors.
Facilitate alignment across organizations with competing priorities.
Manage communication plans and executive-level presentations.
Influence without direct authority.
Strategic Planning
Translate business objectives into actionable programs.
Support annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
Develop business cases and recommendations for leadership.
Drive organizational change initiatives.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Analyze data and business trends to support decision-making.
Create dashboards and executive reports.
Monitor KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
Process Improvement
Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Standardize processes and documentation.
Implement best practices and operational frameworks.
Drive automation and efficiency projects
Basic Qualifications Program Management
Project planning
Risk management
Executive communication
Change management
Stakeholder management
Business Skills
Strategic planning
Budget management
Data analysis
Forecasting
KPI development
Analytical Skills
Root cause analysis
Business process improvement
Performance measurement
Problem-solving
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite
Power BI
Excel
Smartsheet
Microsoft Project
JIRA
SAP/ERP systems
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in:
Business Administration
Engineering
Operations Management
Supply Chain
Finance
Related field
Why Join Us
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
401K with employer contribution.
Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.