Supply Chain Program Manager

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Program Manager to spearhead a critical initiative that will redefine how this organization operates. In this pivotal role, you won't just manage projects; you'll build the foundational frameworks, establish governance, and orchestrate the integrated planning and execution that enables strategic objectives to come to life. Your expertise will provide clarity in complex environments, manage intricate dependencies, and deliver the insights executive leaders need to make informed, impactful decisions. This is your opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, shaping the future success of a global leader.

What You'll Do

• Build and lead the program management approach for a key strategic initiative, establishing frameworks for governance, planning, reporting, and execution.
• Design and operate robust governance processes, including executive reporting, decision forums, and escalation mechanisms.
• Ensure that key decisions, scope changes, risks, dependencies, and milestones are meticulously tracked and governed.
• Define critical program metrics and provide transparent reporting on transformation progress and performance to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain integrated roadmaps that span multiple initiatives and workstreams, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Drive execution discipline through structured planning, milestone management, dependency tracking, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning efforts to achieve seamless alignment across business, technology, and transformation teams.
• Maintain a single source of truth for all program plans, milestones, actions, risks, and decisions, fostering clarity and accountability.

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of 12 years of experience leading large-scale transformation programs, portfolios, or strategic initiatives.
• Proven expertise in establishing program governance, integrated planning, roadmap management, and executive reporting practices.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex cross-functional initiatives that involve business, technology, process, and organizational change.
• Strong program leadership skills, including adeptness in dependency management, risk management, change control, and performance measurement.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency in standard program management tools such as Smartsheet, Airtable, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to create digestible communications tailored for executive-level audiences.
• A collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed environment.
• A transparent and direct communication style, with a strong point of view balanced by a collaborative approach and a bias for inclusion.

Bonus Points

• Experience with both agile and waterfall program delivery methodologies.
• Background in planning, supply chain, or related business functions.
• Industry experience in supply chain planning and manufacturing.
• Experience working with a broad functional and impactful user base.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.