Supply Chain Project Manager (1 year contract)

The Supply Chain Project Manager (1 year position) is responsible for developing, selling, and executing commodity growth projects aligned to the North America region. Initiatives include securing growth, mitigating supply risk, and/or improving product costs, including supplier transfers, supply base optimization, and quality & value engineering changes.

This position is responsible for executing a solid pipeline of projects from start to finish through innovative and effective project management practices. This includes partnering with our plants and cross-functions, as well as coaching and leading the procurement/deployment organization in project & program management best practices.

Responsibilities of the Project Management role:

1. Ability to prioritize & execute a project pipeline based on key Supply Chain-related attributes.
2. Ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
3. Maintain full involvement of all stakeholders and plants potentially impacted to work towards achieving the goals.
4. Implement Agile mindset/frameworks for program & portfolio planning.
5. Lead activities and workshops that transform programs into rapid execution & simplification.
6. Maintain proper follow-up of project deliverables and program strategy across the project management team.
7. Ensure compliance with communication plans with all stakeholders.
8. Effectively communicate and properly escalate project progress, clear escalations, and help needs, challenge scope, and ensure compliance with internal processes and business stakeholders.
9. Present the program strategy to VP and Director levels to secure funding, resources, and overall support from cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Quality, Plant Managers, Procurement, and Supply Chain Leaders.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or Business.
• Fully Bilingual in English/Spanish (written and oral).
• 3+ years proven experience working in Supply Chain Project Management, especially with commodities related to electronics products such as SPDs, PCBAs, DCS, HDPMs, etc.
• Previous experience working in Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain areas.
• Proactive, dynamic, self-driven, able to achieve results via influence and strong communication skills.
• Seeks solutions beyond their own frame of reference.
• Availability to travel internationally (Valid Passport and USA Visa).
• Knowledge of Agile and its frameworks, especially Scrum.
• Experience handling ambiguity, change, and multiple conflicts to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment.

Desired Skills:

• Interpretation of engineering specs, drawings, BOM (Bill of Material), cost modeling, inventory volumes.
• PMP Certification.
• Scrum Master Certified.
• Masters in Business Administration or Supply Chain.
• Experience implementing and leading Agile Transformations.