Program Manager

HireTalent; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent seeks a Program Manager to lead regionalization initiatives for electrical products and supply chains in the U.S. This role analyzes supplier networks, manufacturing footprints, distribution, inventory, and ERP impacts to support cost optimization and risk reduction.

You will drive cross-functional coordination across global and regional teams, develop data-driven recommendations, and present executive-ready options to leadership for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of supply chain, operations, or strategic program management experience.
• Proven ability to build complex business cases and executive recommendations.
• Experience leading multinational, cross-functional programs.
• Experience in electrical equipment, industrial manufacturing, electronics, or related industries.
• Strong end-to-end supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead regionalization assessment and strategy development across product families.
• Develop robust financial/operational business cases including ROI/NPV/payback.
• Assess ERP impacts and master data governance for regionalization.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, and IT.
• Prepare executive materials and present recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Supply chain optimization

Regionalization / localization

Executive-level recommendations

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Tools

ERP systems

IT governance

Job description

• The Program Manager will lead the development of comprehensive business cases supporting the regionalization of electrical products and supply chains. This role will evaluate and recommend supply chain localization and regionalization opportunities by assessing upstream supplier networks, manufacturing footprint options, distribution strategies, inventory positioning, logistics flows, and ERP impacts.
• The individual will work across global and regional stakeholders to develop data-driven recommendations that support cost optimization, tariff mitigation, resilience, lead-time reduction, customer service improvement, and risk reduction while maintaining alignment with enterprise systems and processes.

Scope of Work

1. Regionalization Assessment & Strategy Development

• Assess current end-to-end supply chain footprint for targeted product families.
• Evaluate supplier localization and regional sourcing opportunities.
• Analyze manufacturing and assembly footprint alternatives.
• Assess regional distribution, warehousing, and customer delivery implications.
• Identify supply chain risks, dependencies, and mitigation opportunities.
• Develop regionalization scenarios and strategic recommendations.

2. Business Case Development

Develop robust financial and operational business cases including:

• CAPEX and OPEX analysis
• Total landed cost comparisons
• Working capital impact
• Inventory implications
• Logistics cost analysis
• Tariff and duty optimization opportunities
• Cost-to-serve analysis
• Manufacturing cost modeling
• Supply chain resilience benefits
• Return on investment (ROI)
• Net Present Value (NPV)
• Payback analysis

3. ERP and Systems Integration Assessment

• Evaluate ERP impacts associated with regionalization initiatives.
• Identify master data requirements and governance implications.

Assess changes to:

• Material masters
• Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Routing structures
• Source lists
• Planning parameters
• Distribution networks
• Coordinate with ERP, planning, procurement, logistics, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure business case assumptions incorporate system implementation costs and requirements.

Cross-Functional Program Leadership

Lead coordination across:

• Supply Chain
• Procurement
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Finance
• Product Management
• Commercial teams
• ERP/IT organizations
• Regional Operations
• Global Category Management

Facilitate alignment and decision-making with global and regional leadership teams.

5. Executive Communication & Decision Support:

• Develop executive-level presentations and recommendations.
• Prepare steering committee materials.
• Present findings and alternatives to senior leadership.
• Drive decision-making through data-based scenario analysis.
• Establish program governance and reporting mechanisms.

Phase 1: Current State Assessment

• Supply chain footprint mapping
• Manufacturing network assessment
• Risk and dependency analysis
• Regionalization strategy options
• Capacity requirements assessment
• ERP impact assessment

Phase 3: Business Case

• Integrated financial model
• Executive business case package
• Sensitivity analysis
• Implementation roadmap

Phase 4: Executive Recommendation

• Leadership presentation
• Recommended scenario and rationale
• Investment requirements
• Implementation plan
• Benefits realization framework

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 10+ years of supply chain, operations, industrialization, or strategic program management experience.
• Proven experience building complex business cases and executive-level recommendations.
• Experience leading multinational, cross-functional programs.
• Demonstrated success in supply chain transformation and localization/regionalization initiatives.
• Experience working within electrical equipment, industrial manufacturing, electronics, power distribution, or related industries.

Functional Expertise

Strong understanding of:

• End-to-end supply chain management
• Strategic sourcing and procurement
• Manufacturing operations
• Distribution and logistics
• Inventory optimization
• Supply chain finance
• Network design and modeling
• Trade compliance and tariffs

Project Management

• Strong program management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience with steering committees and executive governance.

Analytical Skills

• Advanced financial modeling.
• Cost modeling.
• Data analytics and decision support.

Leadership & Communication

• Ability to influence without authority.
• Experience working across different cultures and geographies.
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Success Metrics

• Business cases completed on schedule and approved by leadership.
• Validated financial benefits identified.
• ERP impacts fully assessed and incorporated.
• Cross-functional stakeholder alignment achieved.
• Executive decisions enabled through high-quality analysis.
• Regionalization opportunities prioritized and roadmap approved.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.