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The Company
Job Purpose
The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and driving the successful execution of a program that may contain multiple interconnected projects that will provide outcomes to the program, while aiming at a broader and strategic program goal.
This role ensures alignment with business objectives, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, and manages risks to deliver high-quality software solutions. It ensures that product and system-level development initiatives across multiple teams and geographies — even when spanning countries in North America, South America, Asia and Oceania — are aligned, efficiently executed, and deliver high-quality, innovative outcomes to meet customer and business objectives.
The Program Manager acts as a key liaison between different departments in Komatsu (MTS engineering and product strategy, and other Komatsu entities), external vendors or business partners, and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
Travel Requirements
Up to 25%
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Program Planning & Execution
- Define program goals, scope, and deliverables with stakeholders.
- Establish governance, metrics, and reporting for transparency and decision-making.
- Align cross-functional projects with company objectives.
- Oversee full program lifecycle: SoW, contracts, budgeting, and invoicing.
- Lead OKR/KPI planning and progress tracking.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with product, engineering, design, QA, and other teams for seamless execution.
- Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Advise leadership on strategy and organizational needs.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and team integration.
- Facilitate strategic workshops and planning sessions.
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans.
- Monitor program health and escalate critical issues as needed.
Process Optimization & Best Practices
- Refine development processes for efficiency and scalability.
- Promote Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous improvement.
- Coach teams on delivery frameworks and best practices.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Serve as primary contact for leadership and internal partners.
- Deliver clear updates on status, risks, and recommendations.
- Ensure alignment between business goals and technical execution.
Budget & Resource Management
- Optimize resource allocation across projects.
- Manage program budgets and provide variance reporting.
- Recommend corrective actions to meet financial targets.
Required Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in project and/or program management, or similar roles, with a proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Deep familiarity with at least one of the following domains: Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, or QA.
- Experience managing interdependent projects and resource allocation across multiple workstreams.
- Ability to mentor project managers and provide guidance on best practices and continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to lead through influence across engineering, operations, and business functions
- Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting within technical organizations.
- Project Management Tools: Experience with Jira, Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to bridge technical and business conversations effectively.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or similar).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive solutions.
- Experience managing geographically distributed teams
- Experience with project portfolio management tools and data visualization platforms
Desired Skills
- Experience in the mining, heavy equipment, or automotive industries.
- Education: Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.
- Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, PgMP, or SAFe.
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization
- Experience in cloud-based or SaaS product development.
- Experience in modern task/project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, Confluence, Power BI)
- Experience with Workday Adaptive (finance planning).
- Fluency with contract negotiation and external vendor/partner collaboration.
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Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/ .
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Company Information
Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
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EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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