Strategic IT Program Manager - Supply Chain Ops

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Stock programs / signing bonus

Job summary

MKS is seeking a Principal Project Manager in Andover, MA to partner with internal teams and lead complex, high-impact technology initiatives within the Office of the CIO. You will drive strategy for multiple projects or mid-sized programs, ensure alignment with enterprise goals, and manage cross-functional teams to deliver on time, within scope and budget.

In addition to guiding execution, you will mentor junior project managers, support PMO practices, and act as a main liaison between

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience managing complex or cross-functional projects, including IT Supply Chain and/or Manufacturing Operations.
• Program-Level Coordination – Overseeing interrelated projects with shared goals.
• Contract & Vendor Management – Managing third-party deliverables and contracts.
• Business Case Management – partnering with internal stakeholders to define and realize program and project business cases.
• Advanced Financial Management – Lifecycle costing, ROI, and earned value management.
• Change Management – Leading transitions, training, and adoption of new processes/tools.
• PM Methodologies – Deep understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models.
• Governance & Compliance – Ensuring alignment with policies, audits, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Shaping and sizing the demand pipeline and helping to sequence and prioritize projects and programs.
• Leading a collection of complex, high-impact projects involving multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
• Translating strategic objectives into detailed project plans with clear milestones and outcomes.
• Identifying resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks, dependencies, and issues across projects and workstreams.
• Driving alignment between business and technical teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships and ensuring all financial trackers are accurate and updated on a monthly basis.
• Assessing change readiness and preparing plans to help business stakeholders through change adoption.
• Serving as primary point of contact for executive stakeholders and sponsors.
• Creating project artifacts and delivering reporting (project and/or sprint plans, status reports, stakeholder analysis, issues, risks and mitigation, training documentation, etc.).
• Ensuring appropriate transition from project-mode to steady-state with business and IT teams.
• Ensuring adherence to PMO governance, reporting, and quality standards.
• Mentoring less experienced project managers and supporting the evolution of project management practices.

Skills

Program-Level Coordination

Contract & Vendor Management

Business Case Management

Advanced Financial Management

Change Management

PM Methodologies

Governance & Compliance

PMP or CAPM certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

MKS is seeking a Principal Project Manager in Andover, MA to partner with internal teams and lead complex, high-impact technology initiatives within the Office of the CIO. You will drive strategy for multiple projects or mid-sized programs, ensure alignment with enterprise goals, and manage cross-functional teams to deliver on time, within scope and budget.

In addition to guiding execution, you will mentor junior project managers, support PMO practices, and act as a main liaison between