Associate, Program Management

at Whirlpool Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Requisition ID: 67834

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

The Brand Management team promotes and maintains the brand image at local, national or international levels. Coordinates marketing strategies, including packaging, pricing, expense budgets, advertising and promotion of the brand. Develops associated advertising campaigns for the brand.

This role in summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking an Associate, Program Management for its in-house, award-winning creative agency and studio, WoW Studios. Our growing team of passionate and collaborative humans is focused on best-in-class advertising, storytelling, and consumer experience for all of Whirlpool’s brands including KitchenAid, Whirlpool, JennAir, Maytag, and Amana. We’re committed to increasing and elevating Whirlpool’s output of campaigns, content, design, experiences, and digital innovation across all consumer touchpoints (in-store, film, social, digital, experiential, etc).

WoW Studios is located in the historic Reid Murdoch Building (https://www.worldofwhirlpool.com/) at the edge of Chicago’s Riverwalk and at Whirlpool’s Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI. This role can sit in either location.

As part of the program management team at WoW Studios, you will play a crucial role in supporting cross-functional teams, creative endeavors, and marketing leadership. Your responsibilities will include guiding and executing product launches and retail programs, and contributing to the optimization of operational processes across various workstreams.

Your responsibilities will include

+ Manage go-to-market product launch and retail activation content development across our portfolio of brands.

+ Manage the lifecycle of projects from initiation to completion, assisting with day-to-day execution and helping teams meet milestones and maintain progress.

+ Serve as a point of contact within WoW Studios to support cross-functional stakeholders, helping to build positive and collaborative relationships.

+ Monitor project scope, flag potential deviations, and collaborate with the WoW cross-functional team to understand capacity and support project prioritization.

+ Maintaining detailed project documentation throughout the program, including conference reports and next steps.

+ Monitor and communicate project risks, and assist in the implementation of contingency plans.

+ Collect and report post-mortem data at a project level.

+ Master internal procedures and actively support continuous process improvement initiatives.

+ Demonstrate project management best practices and contribute to strategic thinking.

+ Support the adoption and use of project management tools and systems.

+ Assist in ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to project requirements.

+ Help maintain resource accuracy across pillars to support accurate forecasting.

+ Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

+ Support the development and delivery of presentations to stakeholders as needed.

Minimum requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree required

+ 5+ years of experience in program, project, or account management within a marketing or agency environment

+ Experience supporting the management of integrated, multicomponent programs from ideation to execution

Preferred skills and experiences

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

+ Experience identifying potential off-scope risks and navigating ambiguity

+ Ability to assist in synthesizing data and insights to inform objectives and actions

+ Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Workfront)

+ Process-oriented with a willingness to learn and improve

+ Comfortable providing feedback constructively

+ A collaborative team player

What we offer

Compensation: $43,200 – $86,400 + Annual Bonus

Generous benefits package (https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-experienced/) , Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, stocked kitchenettes. Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy – Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability – additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

+ Always On Flexibility – You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.

+ Two-Week Work from Anywhere – Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

+ Sabbatical – Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it’s like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.