Senior Program Manager - PMO, Strategy & Planning

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging. Your Impact Starts the Day You Do! What We Need : We are looking for a Sr Program Manager, PMO (Project Management Office) – Strategy & Planning to join our HNI Workplace Furnishings - Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will lead project management for procurement and supply chain initiatives. You will champion the PMO process and platform, ensuring projects are effectively tracked, properly resourced, and delivered on schedule—all while inspiring collaboration and sparking innovation across teams. What You Will Do : Lead and support program and project managers focused on procurement and supply chain initiatives. Own and enhance accountability and transparency within the PMO process. Facilitate dynamic workshops and cross-functional events that generate, evaluate, and prioritize project ideas. Build and maintain a robust project pipeline aligned with strategic business objectives. Serve as a process owner and facilitator, enabling teams without directly executing project tasks. Elevate the visibility and credibility of the PMO function to secure proactive involvement in future projects. Partner closely with leadership and coordinate with PMO leaders focused on network optimization and freight distribution. Track project progress, deliver regular status updates, and ensure timely achievement of project goals across the portfolio. What You Have : Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or PMP certification is a plus. Strong experience leading project management functions, ideally within procurement or supply chain areas. A proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and foster collaboration. Experience establishing or integrating PMO practices in operational settings. Proficiency in project management software, Excel, and presentation tools. What You’re Good At : Thinking strategically and planning operationally to translate business goals into actionable projects. Influencing without authority and adeptly navigating diverse organizational levels. Facilitating engaging group discussions and workshops that promote idea sharing and consensus. Clear and compelling communication, including executive presentations and stakeholder reporting. Taking initiative with a proactive, “can-do” attitude to grow the PMO function’s impact and visibility. Balancing multiple priorities, leading teams, and driving projects to successful completion. In-Office Expectations : This role will follow our 4-days in office with Friday as a flex day. Strong preference for the person to be based in Muscatine, IA, however would be open to this role sitting in our Jasper, IN, Kimball location. This role is not hybrid or remote eligible. Approx 25% travel between Muscatine and Jasper.