Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Penske Transportation Solutions, the leader in the transportation industry, has an exciting opportunity to leverage your strong program and project management skills and passion for people. As a Labor Relations Program Manager, you will be empowered to facilitate and manage enterprise-wide programs, projects and initiatives that span the entire business. Your successful management of these significant and complex programs will make a positive impact on our associates and contribute to the overall success of the business. This role will focus on our Labor Relations department and its relationship with our business partners including but not limited to: Field & Corporate HR, Shared Services, and WFSA.    As our work in Labor Relations increases in complexity and our associate population grows, effective management and communication is critical to the success of our programs. In addition to successfully managing multiple programs, you will be responsible for the creation and delivery of tailored communications that are in alignment with the style and framework by which we communicate with associates.   MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage and lead Labor Relations programs, projects, and initiatives, including the planning, analysis, design/development, execution, monitoring and control of defined initiatives. • Collaborate with multiple levels within the organization to evaluate associate and business requirements. • Consult with Senior Management in Labor Relations and propose expanded initiatives that align with existing work that will better meet the needs of the organization.  • Interface with cross-functional teams at all levels to successful completion or Program goals. • Institute measures to monitor Labor processes. • Collaborate with the other HR Program Managers where appropriate to create consistency in program management processes and applications.  • Other programs and tasks as assigned.  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor’s Degree required• HR experience a plus• Experience leading/managing projects is required; formal training in this area is a plus• Extremely strong communication skills, including oral and written communication skills and strong presentation skills and meeting facilitation skills• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365 applications • Ability to work efficiently and independently with strong attention to detail • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. • Ability and willingness to travel, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background verification (to include past employment and education) are required. PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS:-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.