Department:Location:RemoteTime Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularJob Req ID:R107516Minimum Requirements:Bachelors degree in a related field and six (6) years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. (Grade 8 Salaried)Position Description:The University of Louisville is seeking to hire a a Program Manager II for KY-MEP. KY-MEP works exclusively with Kentucky manufacturers across the Commonwealth educating, coaching, training, and mentoring in an array of consulting activities. As Industry Leaders Leading Industry, KY-MEP leverages more than a century of real-world manufacturing experience to come alongside manufacturing leaders to see transformational change.“We Solve Manufacturing Problems”<a href="https://louisville.edu/kymep" target="_blank">https://louisville.edu/kymep</a>Purpose of PositionBuild 21st Century Delivery programming by analyzing market demand via voice of customer (VOC), develop and assist leading the delivery/integration team, strongly influence the Operations &amp; Efficiency KPI’s on the Dashboard, Delivery, Quality, and Client Transformation. Position has monthly delivery responsibilities (10 Days/Month) plus client and partner engagements as ROI appropriate. Role is remote office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities <ul><li>Further development of O&amp;E Platform and support KY-MEP team collaboration and cohesion.  ‘Team First’ attitude.</li><li>Work transparently within a Matrix structure as a servant leader.  “The task is the boss.”</li><li>Monitor KPI’s and manage by exception in support of our business strategies, programs, and client needs.</li><li>Discover and sustain 3rd party delivery Quality and 21st Century methodologies.</li><li>Reinforce client relations.</li><li>Lead classroom instruction and Kaizen’s at client sites.</li><li>Create knowledge content and refresh existing training materials</li><li>Perform regular logistical requirements (i.e.  print materials, assemble classroom materials, prepare instructional components)</li><li>Conduct administrative activities within Salesforce.</li><li>Position requires in state and periodic out of state travel including overnight stays for meetings and engagements. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Direct and/or indirect experience in production environment with proven ability to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve profitability.</li><li>Experience working as a consultant with multiple clients and/or a track record of Coaching and Developing employees.</li><li>Familiarity with integrating new technologies such as robotics, automation, 3D printing, AI, etc.</li><li>Experience presenting workshops, conferences, and/or seminars.</li><li>Proven expertise and success in evaluation of client needs, vendor relations, and strategic planning and execution.</li><li>10 years’ experience developing and/or delivering operational improvement activities within a manufacturing environment.</li><li>5 years’ experience successfully leading Continuous Improvement, LEAN, TPI, Lean foundational training/implementation, Vendor Relations, and strategic planning and execution.</li><li>Demonstrated Leadership skills including superior organizational and project management skills to manage concurrent projects and initiatives from execution of a technical services agreement to the project close out.</li><li>5 years’ experience working as a consultant with multiple clients OR a track record of Coaching and Developing employees.</li></ul>Competencies <ul><li>Establish trust, manage expectations, and maintain long-term partnerships with clients.</li><li>Understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other process optimization methodologies.</li><li>Familiarity with ISO standards, Total Quality Management (TQM), and root cause analysis techniques.</li><li>Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Netsuite), automation, IoT, and Industry 4.0 technologies.</li><li>Project Management skills to Plan, Execute and Monitor client projects with clear milestones and deliverables.</li></ul>This is a grant funded position with funding through 12/31/27 . Continued employment is contingent upon funding.Target Compensation Maximum:$100,553.00Target Compensation Minimum:$67,035.00Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at <a href="mailto:employment@louisville.edu" target="_blank">employment@louisville.edu</a> or by phone 502-852-6258.