Program Manager III (Theatre Systems)

Job Summary

The Program Manager III partners with the Director and key stakeholders to shape the strategic direction, design, and delivery of information technology solutions that meet current and future business needs. This role focuses on overall product strategy while overseeing the execution of initiatives and may manage team members as required.

This position is based in Leawood, Kansas, with remote eligibility.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and coordinate project strategy across teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Establish and maintain communication with internal peers, external partners, and leadership on product status, roadmap, and opportunities.
• Enforce and enhance project team processes, promoting consistency and efficiency in managing work.
• Provide insight and guidance to peers across product groups to drive collaboration and shared success.
• Develop and manage the product roadmap, overseeing iterative delivery ceremonies and leading product team meetings.
• Maintain program-level Kanban boards, monitor feature progress, and ensure milestones are communicated and met.
• Identify, escalate, and facilitate resolution of issues and opportunities.
• Manage cross-product teams and initiatives, ensuring clarity of tasks, objectives, and responsibilities.
• Oversee field service resources, both internal associates and vendors, to maintain adequate capacity for project execution.
• Estimate, set, track, and manage project budgets, integrating financial planning with headcount and task expectations.
• Promote a culture of continuous process improvement, risk management, and quality assurance across all initiatives.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, management, business, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years' experience in vendor management
• 3+ years' experience managing successful hardware/software deployments.
• 3+ years' experience managing lean and agile project delivery teams.
• Strong time and task management skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities to gather, interpret, and communicate data-driven conclusions.
• Expertise in process improvement, including project planning, risk management, and quality control.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to convey ideas clearly, manage stakeholders, and navigate organizational dynamics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Kanban board management.

What we also value (preferred):

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience managing substantial capital project portfolios.
• Ability to create and foster a fun and enjoyable work atmosphere.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, management, business, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years' experience in vendor management.
• 3+ years' experience managing successful hardware/software deployments.
• 3+ years' experience managing lean and agile project delivery teams.

Why Work at AMC?

Do you speak in movie quotes? Have a movie moment that changed your life? If you love all things movies, you may be a perfect fit for our team!

AMC has propelled industry innovation since 1920, and we continue to innovate by delivering premium sight and sound, new and improved food and beverage options, and diverse content in our state-of-the-art theatres.

AMC supports personal well-being and work-life balance with a benefits package designed to promote health and happiness, both inside and outside of work.

• Hybrid work schedule (remote/in-office) for most corporate roles
• Annual bonus potential
• Accrued vacation and absentee time plus 12 paid holidays, including an additional day for your birthday
• Reduced working hours on Fridays during the summer to enjoy more of what you love outside the office
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free, confidential access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supporting the whole person through everyday stressors and major life moments
• 401(k) match to support your financial goals
• A relaxed, collaborative office environment with Coca-Cola Freestyle machines
• Convenient on-site gym facility
• Daily free popcorn and discounts on food and drinks (excluding alcoholic beverages)
• Special savings on AMC gift cards
• And of course-FREE movies at any AMC theatre nationwide and the ability to provide up to 8 friends and family movie passes

Compensation

AMC provides a compensation range for open positions where required. Factors that may be used to determine actual compensation may include, but are not limited to, a specific skill set, relevant experience or geographic location. The compensation range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets based on business needs.

The compensation for this position is: $90000 - $105000

Job Address

One AMC Way 11500 Ash Street Leawood, Kansas 66211

Employment Status

Full Time

Relocation Eligibility

No

Department

THEATRE SYSTEMS PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Pay Rate Type

Salaried

AMC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. AMC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination and will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.