SVP Worldwide

Job Title: Program Manager – Software and Connectivity

Department: Engineering - 18760

Reports To: Sr. Director of Program Management

Category: Contractor

Location: Nashville, TN (hybrid)

SVP Worldwide - home to the iconic brands SINGER®, HUSQVARNA VIKING®, PFAFF®, and CREATIVATE - is the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company. For over 170 years, we’ve inspired makers everywhere, from seasoned sewists to first-time creators.

Headquartered in Nashville, TN, with offices in Milan, Mexico City, and Singapore and sales offices, R&D labs, manufacturing hubs, and distribution centers around the world — our reach is truly global.

At SVP Worldwide, we live our values: Think Like Our Customer, Be Curious and Creative, Include Others and Be Transparent. We’re building a connected, inclusive, and customer-first culture where passionate people can thrive.

With an ever-growing portfolio that includes sewing, embroidery & crafting machines, accessories, notions, garment care, and creative software, there’s never been a more exciting time to join our team. Ready to help shape the future of sewing and crafting? Explore your next career move with us today.

Position Summary: The Program Manager - Software and Connectivity is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring all activities for customer-facing software and connectivity-focused projects. They will lead and motivate globally distributed, cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Responsibilities: The following outlines the core duties of the role. Other responsibilities may be added as required.

Manage Projects:

• Initiate, plan, execute, and monitor all activities for software-focused projects
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Efficiently manage multi-platform software and connectivity projects utilizing Agile methodology.

Resolve Constraints:

• Develop mitigation plans for all at risk items and work with project team members while still maintaining project requirements.
• Maintains a detailed action list with responsibility and due dates clearly defined.
• Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of the projects.

We Offer You:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Work environment that harbors a culture of collaboration and community
• Learning and development opportunities

You Bring (requirements, preferred skills):

Managerial Capabilities/Style:

• Works well in a cross-functionally collaborative environment.
• Solid decision-making skills and ability to work in a nimble environment.
• Prior experience managing international teams.
• Creates an environment that fosters open communication and individuals respectfully challenging each other.

Experience:

• Technical background with hands-on experience in customer-facing software and app development (web/tablet/mobile/desktop).
• Minimum 3 years of Project/Program Management experience. Able to leverage both classic waterfall and agile project management techniques as appropriate.
• Demonstrated success working in a product development team.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Relevant Industry Certification preferred (such as CSM, PMI-ACP, CSPO, PMP).

You will need to be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, copier/printer etc as well as being able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Required to retrieve or reposition products like sewing machines weighing up to 50 pounds
• Any additional physical requirements

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Work Environment/Location/Flex Arrangement:

SVP Worldwide offers a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. As part of our Flexible Workplace Policy, this position will be hybrid based in our company HQ in Nashville, TN.

Why You Will Love Being a Part of the SVP Worldwide Team:

We take care of our team! We offer a competitive benefit package including: multiple health plan options comprised of vision and dental plans, 401K plan, life insurance, disability insurance, pet insurance, parental leave, generous employee discounts and paid time off benefits including wellbeing days.

At SVP Worldwide, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to employ a unique workforce that is reflective of our consumers across the globe. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

SVP Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. SVP Worldwide prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other unlawful consideration.

In The News:

In 2021, SVP Worldwide was acquired by Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com), a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity has committed to fully support SVP Worldwide’s continued growth and to bring additional financial and operational resources to help accelerate the company’s efforts.

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