Project Manager – Supply Chain Transformation

Blue Star Partners LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 117,096 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

Blue Star Partners LLC is seeking a Project Manager to drive a Supply Chain Transformation initiative within the energy sector. The role involves leading multiyear projects, managing a budget of $5M–$10M+, and ensuring alignment across business and IT functions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and strong leadership skills, with familiarity in agile and waterfall methodologies. This position requires onsite presence in Columbus, OH, from Tuesday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in both business and IT.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale programs ($5M–$10M+).
• Proven ability to lead business process transformations in supply chain.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery for supply chain transformation.
• Manage the integrated program roadmap across stakeholders.
• Facilitate business process mapping and future-state planning.
• Manage program scope, risks, and budget ($5M–$10M+).
• Oversee change management for new supply chain processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Business process transformation

Program cost management

Change management

Business process analysis

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle SCM

Coupa

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Supply Chain Transformation
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid: Onsite Tue–Thu)
Contract Duration: 8/11/25 – 8/10/26
Pay Rate: $85–$90/hour
Employment Type: W-2 Only

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead a high-impact Supply Chain Transformation initiative within a leading energy company. This multi-year, enterprise-wide effort will drive modernization across sourcing, procurement, and supply chain operations. The Program Manager will be responsible for orchestrating strategy, stakeholder alignment, change management, and delivery across business and IT workstreams. This is a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH, with on-site presence required Tuesday through Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery for a complex Supply Chain Transformation effort spanning procurement, vendor management, and logistics operations.
• Define and manage the integrated program roadmap, ensuring alignment across business, technology, and operational stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary liaison between executive sponsors, business leaders, and delivery teams.
• Facilitate business process mapping, gap analysis, and future-state planning with cross-functional teams.
• Manage program scope, schedule, risks, and budget ($5M–$10M+), ensuring clear reporting to senior leadership.
• Oversee change management efforts to ensure stakeholder buy‑in and successful adoption of new supply chain processes and tools.
• Guide project managers and matrixed teams through effective planning, delivery, and dependency management.
• Ensure program governance, business case tracking, and benefit realization across all workstreams.
• Drive coordination between internal teams and external vendors or consultants involved in the transformation.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience spanning both business and IT functions.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale programs ($5M–$10M+) with multiple concurrent projects.
• Proven ability to lead business process transformation, particularly within supply chain, sourcing, or procurement functions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, especially at the executive sponsor level.
• Expertise in program cost management, resource planning, and governance.
• Experience in change management for business‑led transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with both waterfall and agile project methodologies; able to adapt and lead within a hybrid delivery environment.
• Strong skills in business process analysis and future-state planning.
• Experience working in or supporting the energy or utility industry is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• PMP or comparable program management certification
• Prosci or other change management certification
• Experience with supply chain platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle SCM, Coupa)
• Familiarity with regulatory considerations or compliance frameworks in the energy sector