Program Manager, Supply Chain Operations & Process Excellence IV
Location: US Remote (Open to working PST hours)
3-month W2 assignment (project based assignment)
Pay: $75-95/ HR
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager, Supply Chain Operations & Process Excellence to lead cross-functional process improvement and transformation initiatives within a global supply chain organization.
This role will focus on improving end-to-end supply chain visibility, operational efficiency, and process standardization across Planning, Logistics, Procurement, Sourcing, and Manufacturing. The ideal candidate brings extensive program management experience, deep supply chain expertise, and hands-on experience with process modeling and process mining tools.
The Program Manager will partner with business leaders, IT teams, and external stakeholders to identify process gaps, develop future-state solutions, and drive operational excellence across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end supply chain process modeling initiatives, including order fulfillment (OTIF), inventory management, supply disruption management, and revenue forecasting.
- Develop current-state and future-state process maps using BPMN 2.0, SIPOC, value stream mapping, and swimlane methodologies.
- Utilize process mining tools such as Celonis, SAP Signavio, or UiPath to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and IT teams to gather requirements and align processes.
- Manage complex programs, including project scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and executive reporting.
- Partner with business and technology teams to translate process improvements into system requirements, dashboards, and operational capabilities.
- Drive stakeholder alignment across multiple departments, influencing senior leadership and securing approval on key deliverables.
- Support supply chain disruption response, KPI monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop business requirements documents (BRDs), process documentation, RACI matrices, operational playbooks, and executive presentations.
- Oversee external process modeling partners and vendors to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
- Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and advanced analytics to improve supply chain performance.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in program management, supply chain operations, business process transformation, or related functions within a global organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
- Strong end-to-end supply chain knowledge spanning planning, procurement, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and inventory management.
- Hands-on experience with business process modeling methodologies, including BPMN 2.0, SIPOC, and value stream mapping.
- Proficiency with process mapping tools such as Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, SAP Signavio, or ARIS.
- Experience with process mining platforms such as Celonis, SAP Signavio Process Intelligence, or UiPath Process Mining.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs and drive process improvement initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience collaborating with senior executives and influencing decisions across departments.
- Excellent communication, presentation, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline strongly preferred.
- Experience in semiconductor, data storage, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing industries.
- Experience implementing supply chain control towers, end-to-end visibility solutions, or supply chain transformation programs.
- Familiarity with SAP ERP, advanced planning systems, and supply chain analytics platforms.
- Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, APICS CSCP/CPIM, or Celonis Process Mining.
- Experience leveraging AI, automation, or advanced analytics to improve supply chain operations.