Senior Manager, Supply Chain Leadership Development – GOLD Program

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Leadership Development – GOLD Program to own the strategy, governance, and long-term evolution of the GOLD initiative. You will drive outcomes, optimize governance, and ensure excellence across a global, cross-functional program.

You will lead a dedicated program office, partner with senior leaders, and shape workforce planning and change initiatives to deliver measurable impact and stakeholder value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Certification or formal training in leadership development, coaching, adult learning, project management, Lean/Six Sigma, or related disciplines preferred.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, leadership development, talent development, HR, program management, operations, or related function.
• Experience leading complex, global, cross-functional programs within a matrixed organization.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders across multiple functions and regions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance for the GOLD Program.
• Lead the GOLD Program Office team with direction, prioritization, and escalation support.
• Drive multi-year program strategies, transformation roadmaps, and future-state operating models.
• Establish and maintain program policies, governance structures, and stakeholder engagement mechanisms.

Skills

Program Strategy

Governance Structures

Operational Excellence

Change Management

Lean/Six Sigma

Project Management

Talent Development

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making Frameworks

Executive Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Degree concentration in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering/HR/Organizational Development/Leadership Development or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Leadership Development / Project Management Certifications

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma Certifications

Leadership Development Certification

Job description

• Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Leadership Development, the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Leadership Development – GOLD Program is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, long-term evolution, and overall performance of the GOLD Program.
• This role serves as the primary global leader for GOLD and is accountable for program strategy, governance, stakeholder engagement, workforce planning, development architecture, program outcomes, and continuous improvement.
• The role leads the GOLD Program Office team, providing direction, prioritization, oversight, and escalation support while ensuring operational excellence, participant experience, and program outcomes are delivered at a best-in-class level.
• Drive execution of multi-year program strategies, transformation roadmaps, and future-state operating models.
• Establish and maintain program policies, governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and stakeholder engagement mechanisms.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Degree concentration in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Leadership Development, or a related field is preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Certification or formal training in leadership development, coaching, adult learning, project management, Lean/Six Sigma, or related disciplines preferred.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Leadership Development, Talent Development, Human Resources, Program Management, Operations, or related business function.
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute long‑term strategic change while maintaining operational excellence.
• Experience leading complex, global, cross‑functional programs within a matrixed organization.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders, HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business stakeholders across multiple functions and regions.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain organizations, talent development, and leadership capability needs.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder networks and influencing senior leaders without direct authority.
• Strong program management, strategic planning, governance, and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and strategic transformation initiatives.
• Strong executive communication, facilitation, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching and developing talent.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Leadership Development, program management, and strategic transformation initiatives. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, drive operational excellence, and lead complex, cross‑functional programs in a global environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Leadership Development
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Continuous Improvement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Program Strategy
• Governance Structures
• Operational Excellence
• Change Management
• Lean/Six Sigma
• Project Management
• Talent Development
• Analytical Skills
• Problem‑Solving
• Decision‑Making Frameworks

Soft Skills

• Executive Communication
• Influencing Skills
• Facilitation
• Presentation Skills
• Coaching

Certifications & Qualifications

• Leadership Development Certification
• Project Management Certification
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Human Resources
• Organizational Development
• Talent Acquisition
• Cross‑Functional Programs