As a Senior Supply Chain Program Manager, you will lead NPI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs while managing risks and improving clarity in execution.
1. General
- Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Program Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Type: Contract
- Level: Mid-Level
- Workplace: Remote
- Duration: ASAP to June 30th, 2024, with strong potential for extension.
2. About the job
- How would you leverage your technical understanding of the business to effectively launch new cloud solutions with a supply chain readiness framework?
- How do you handle ambiguity and apply process where it creates value, and design process where it's needed?
- Do you have experience scaling NPI processes to increase clarity and simplify execution?
- How would you effectively engage with Engineering to ensure schedule, risk, issues, quality, and product changes are aligned to business and customer needs?
- Can you demonstrate your proficiency in business tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Azure DevOps? Do such questions intrigue you?
3. Summary of the opportunity
- Client Overview: We are hiring for a leading technology company specializing in cloud solutions.
- Role Summary: As a Senior Supply Chain Program Manager for New Product Introduction (NPI), you will play a crucial role in launching new cloud solutions with a focus on supply chain readiness. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging your technical expertise to ensure timely and high-quality execution of NPI programs.
4. What are the key responsibilities?
- Conduct risk management efforts and provide insights to identify schedule acceleration opportunities
- Perform cost-benefit analyses and other analytics to examine performance and influence decisions
- Understand the technical attributes, milestones, and deliverables of the product, ensuring its alignment with business and customer needs
- Lead effective engagements with Engineering and other stakeholders to ensure successful execution of NPI programs
- Develop and maintain program management tools and communication methods to ensure common understanding of the plan of record
- Influence and collaborate across organizational boundaries to achieve business goals
- Scale NPI processes to increase clarity and simplify execution
5. What experience are we looking for to drive success?
- MUST-Have Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in high-tech supply chain, new product introduction, sourcing, operations, or related fields
- Experience in program management at a high-tech company, with a proven track record of successfully setting up and executing supply chain operational processes
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to lead in ambiguous situations and effectively manage conflicting priorities and changes
- Proficient in business tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Azure DevOps
- Cloud supply chain experience
- Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Master's degree in relevant field
- Experience with AI GPU and working across multiple business units and partner organizations
- Experience with dashboards such as Tableau and Power BI
6. So calling all top performers
- Exciting Opportunity: This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and initiatives while honing your skills in communications and program management within a dynamic corporate environment.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate offered.
- Application Process: To apply for this role, please apply online or email your resume, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Please ensure that your application provides accurate information.
- About this posting: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to diversity and inclusion, maintaining a non-discrimination policy, encouraging diverse candidates to apply, and providing accessibility and accommodation for applicants.
In conclusion: Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact! Apply today! Please feel free to drop in your resume at [email protected].
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