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.

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.

Please refer the Job description for details