AI Adoption & Business Transformation Manager - Smart Supply Chain (Remote, Flexible Working Hours)

TE Connectivity; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a senior Program Manager for Smart Supply Chain, AI & Automation with 8–10 years of experience to drive modernization across global BUs. You will orchestrate AI centers of excellence with BU leaders and oversee end-to-end cross-functional rollouts and digital change programs.

The role requires deep supply chain expertise, proficiency in AI/ML applications, and strong stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years managing complex digital transformation programs across global, matrixed environments.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes with practical AI/ML applications and analytics.
• Proven ability to influence senior BU leadership and bridge discussions between data engineers and supply chain practitioners.
• Proficiency with Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall project management frameworks with governance and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Smart Supply Chain Alignment & Evangelism: Partner with BU supply chain heads, plant managers, and procurement leaders to champion AI forecasting, intelligent inventory, network optimization, and automated fulfilment solutions.
• Integrated Supply Chain Program Delivery: Lead end-to-end cross-functional rollouts of smart supply chain initiatives across demand/supply planning, logistics, manufacturing interfaces, and digital automation.
• BU Requirements Translation & Customization: Evaluate fit-gap differences across product lines; tailor automation pipelines and models to BU constraints.
• Digital Change Enablement: Design adoption and upskilling programs for planners, buyers, and operators to drive trust and usage of algorithmic decision-support tools.
• Value Realization & KPI Governance: Track benchmarks (forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, touchless orders, cash flow) with regular ROI reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder leadership

AI/ML literacy

Agile/PM

Cross-functional collaboration

Change enablement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related field

Master’s/MBA, APICS/CSCP, or PMP/Agile certifications strongly preferred

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

We are seeking a high-caliber, results-driven Program Manager – Smart Supply Chain, AI & Automation with 8 to 10 years of experience to drive integrated supply chain modernization across our global business units (BUs). Reporting directly to the Smart Supply Chain Leader, you will serve as the strategic orchestrator connecting centralized AI/automation centers of excellence and lighthouse innovation teams with BU operational leaders.

Job Responsibilites

• Smart Supply Chain Alignment & Evangelism: Partner with BU supply chain heads, plant managers, and procurement leaders to champion centrally developed AI forecasting, intelligent inventory, network optimization, and automated fulfilment solutions.
• Integrated Supply Chain Program Delivery: Lead end-to-end cross-functional rollouts of smart supply chain initiatives, coordinating workstreams across demand/supply planning, logistics, manufacturing interfaces, and digital automation.
• BU Requirements Translation & Customization: Evaluate operational fit-gap differences across distinct product lines and supply chain footprints. Collaborate with central engineering and lighthouse developers to tailor automation pipelines and algorithmic models to BU-specific operational constraints.
• Digital Change Enablement: Design structured adoption and upskilling programs for supply chain planners, buyers, and operational personnel, fostering trust and sustained usage of algorithmic decision-support tools.
• Value Realization & KPI Governance: Track critical supply chain transformation benchmarks (e.g., forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, touchless order processing, and cash flow velocity). Deliver regular milestone and ROI reporting to executive leadership.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 5–10 years of experience managing complex digital transformation programs, integrated supply chain initiatives, or enterprise automation rollouts in global, matrixed manufacturing or technology organizations.
• Supply Chain & Technical Acumen: Strong functional understanding of end-to-end integrated supply chain processes combined with practical fluency in modern AI/ML applications, automated workflows, and supply chain analytics platforms.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Demonstrated success influencing senior BU leadership, aligning conflicting operational priorities, and bridging conversations between data engineers and supply chain practitioners.
• Execution Frameworks: Proficiency with Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall project management frameworks with strong governance, risk mitigation, and milestone delivery discipline.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related field.
• Master's/MBA, APICS/CSCP, or PMP/Agile certifications strongly preferred.

Competencies