Job Summary

The Program Manager III leads the planning and delivery of technology initiatives that support Corporate Products business areas. This role ensures solutions align with strategic priorities, meet delivery commitments, follow governance standards, and deliver measurable business value through effective coordination of people, processes, and technology.

This position is based in Leawood, KS and is not eligible for relocation.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and execute technology solutions aligned with the strategic direction of the Corporate Products business areas
• Manage end-to-end delivery of programs to ensure timelines, scope, and delivery commitments are met.
• Plan and manage delivery capacity across internal teams and external partners to support successful execution.
• Anticipate risks, constraints, and dependencies; proactively resolve issues and remove delivery obstacles.
• Apply and reinforce standard work management practices, including visual workflow tracking, while contributing to continuous process improvement.
• Manage capital delivery budgets for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with approved financial plans and business expectations.
• Ensure all systems and initiatives follow software development lifecycle standards, financial compliance controls, and information security requirements.
• Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes clearly to technical teams, business partners, and leadership, adjusting communication style as needed.
• Navigate changing priorities and ambiguity while maintaining focus on outcomes and delivery commitments.
• Contribute to product roadmaps and execute technology strategies that support evolving business needs.
• Guide solution design by partnering with internal teams and external providers to deliver scalable software and technology solutions.
• Lead product and delivery teams to complete work within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure all required project documentation and deliverables meet governance standards at each delivery stage.
• Lead planning and delivery activities using iterative and structured delivery approaches.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in work management and reporting systems.
• Coordinate vendor relationships by setting expectations, monitoring performance, and planning future resource needs.
• Travel periodically as needed to support program execution.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience delivering technology programs, projects, or product initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality across multiple initiatives.
• Experience translating business needs into end-to-end technology solutions.
• Strong ability to identify risks, communicate impacts, and lead mitigation efforts.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex information clearly.
• ·Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results with limited oversight.

What we also value (preferred):

• Experience aligning product demand with strategic priorities and delivery capacity.
• Strong understanding of current and future business processes and operational needs.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in environments with frequent change and shifting priorities.
• Experience coordinating across business stakeholders, enterprise service teams, and technology partners.
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills that support collaboration and decision-making across teams.
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs, financial impact, and business value when prioritizing work.
• Confidence in constructively challenging assumptions and ensuring solution quality and alignment.
• Experience developing delivery roadmaps, estimates, and long-range plans.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience delivering technology programs, projects, or product initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality across multiple initiatives.

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

Job Address

One AMC Way 11500 Ash Street Leawood, Kansas 66211

Employment Status

Full Time

Relocation Eligibility

No

Department

IT PROGRAMMING & CORPORATE SYSTEMS

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.