Senior Program Manager

Edison Smart®; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Operations Strategy based in Columbus, Ohio or St. Louis, Missouri. In this role, you will coordinate global capacity plans and optimize manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in manufacturing strategy, strong program management skills, and a background in engineering or supply chain. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing strategy, industrial engineering, operations, or supply chain.
• Strong program management experience across global or multi-regional initiatives.
• Knowledge of global supply chain economics and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead global coordination of capacity plans and develop customer-ready messaging.
• Translate complex footprint decisions into compelling value propositions.
• Identify optimization opportunities in plant loading, utilization, staffing, and capital deployment.

Skills

Manufacturing strategy

Program management

Analytical expertise

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical field

Tools

MES/ERP

Capacity-modelling tools

Job description

This range is provided by Edison Smart®. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Senior Program Manager – Operations Strategy (Global Manufacturing)

Based in Columbus, Ohio or St Louis, Missouri (5 days a week on site)

Join a global leader in critical digital infrastructure solutions an organization known for powering data centers, communication networks, and industrial applications worldwide. This company operates a large, diversified manufacturing network and is investing heavily in innovation, resiliency, and operational excellence. As a Senior Program Manager, you will help shape and communicate the manufacturing strategy that supports these mission‑critical industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global coordination of capacity plans and develop clear customer‑ready messaging.
• Translate complex footprint decisions‑cost, risk, technology, supply chain into compelling value propositions.
• Build and manage capacity models, scenario plans, and throughput analysis.
• Identify optimization opportunities in plant loading, utilization, staffing, and capital deployment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and regional teams to align on strategy.
• Support factory ramp‑ups, product transfers, and global transitions with minimal customer impact.
• Use MES/ERP/capacity‑modelling tools to generate insights for long‑term planning.
• Champion scalable processes, digital factory concepts, manufacturability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing strategy, industrial engineering, operations, or supply chain.
• Strong program management experience across global or multi‑regional initiatives.
• Analytical expertise with financial modelling and capacity/simulation tools.
• Knowledge of global supply chain economics and risk.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma or operational excellence background preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturing and Manufacturing