Supply Chain - Program Manager

Tata Consultancy Services; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a senior supply chain analytics and project management leader to drive a Connected Supply Chain initiative.

You will oversee complex transformation programs, manage global stakeholder teams, and deliver data-driven dashboards and decision-support tools to enable proactive planning and risk management. Strong data acumen and excellent communication are essential in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years overall experience in hardware supply chain and analytics.
• 5+ years in managing complex supply chain projects.
• Master's degree or equivalent qualification.
• PMP/Prince and CSCP preferred.
• Proficient in project management and supply chain software (SAP, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Connected Supply Chain implementation and maintenance.
• Lead complex supply chain transformation programs from initiation through closure.
• Establish program governance structures, communication plans, risk mitigation strategies, and executive reporting.
• Definition of program deliverables and stakeholder alignment during mobilization.
• Build consensus among diverse stakeholders and drive decision-making.
• Track milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and benefits realization.
• Lead cross-functional teams across global regions and business units.
• Enhance supply chain visibility through data-driven dashboards and performance frameworks.
• Develop decision-support tools for proactive planning and risk management.
• Partner with senior leaders to deliver transformational outcomes.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop KPI frameworks to measure transformation outcomes.

Skills

Global SCM leadership

Data analytics

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor negotiation

AI in SCM

Data visualization

Process improvement

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

• 8+ / 16+ years of overall work experience preferably in hardware supply chain and supporting analytics
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing complex supply chain projects, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, retail, or logistics sectors
• Master's Degree or equivalent experience or professional qualification
• Professional project management qualification (e.g. PMP / Prince) and CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) is preferrable
• Proficiency in project management and supply chain software (e.g., SAP, MS Project,)

Must have Qualifications

• 8+ / 16+ years of overall work experience preferably in hardware supply chain and supporting analytics
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing complex supply chain projects, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, retail, or logistics sectors
• Master's Degree or equivalent experience or professional qualification
• Professional project management qualification (e.g. PMP / Prince) and CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) is preferrable
• Proficiency in project management and supply chain software (e.g., SAP, MS Project,)

Key Competencies And Skills

• Proven track record in project leadership with global supply chain partners, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• High data acumen, especially in supply chain related data, data warehousing concepts, and application of AI .
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding about Supply Chain processes, Eg: especially SC Execution & Visualization areas
• Good understanding of data visibility and decision making process
• Able to emphasis on key points in a conversation, and effectively convince through articulation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, adept at leading diverse teams
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities
• Proficient in negotiating with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to secure the best outcomes
• Embraces new technologies and process innovations to drive continuous improvement
• Ensures accuracy and thoroughness at every project stage

Role And Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Connected Supply Chain management system
• Manage complex supply chain transformation programs from initiation through closure while ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, budget, quality, and business objectives.
• Establish project governance structures, communication plans, risk mitigation strategies, and executive reporting mechanisms.
• Definition of program deliverables and stakeholder alignment around those deliverables during the mobilization phase
• Build consensus among diverse stakeholders and drive decision-making through effective communication and structured problem-solving.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and benefits realization.
• Lead cross-functional teams across global regions and business units.
• Enhance supply chain visibility through data-driven solutions, dashboards, and performance management frameworks.
• Support the development of decision-support tools that enable proactive planning and risk management.
• Partner with senior business leaders, supply chain teams, product groups, technology organizations, and external vendors to deliver transformational outcomes.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends, root causes, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop KPI frameworks to measure and monitor transformation outcomes against defined business metrics.

Additional Qualifications

• Business Intelligence (BI), reporting, and analytics solutions exposure is an added advantage.
• Experience in implementing robust, scalable data models and transformation pipelines to enable reliable reporting, advanced analytics, and enterprise-grade decision support.
• Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and BI visualization tools to deliver high-quality, actionable insights.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable data and analytics solutions.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $150,000 a year