Position : Program Manager(Procurement & Supplychain)
Location: Milpitas, CA
Duration : 3 Months
Contract : W2
Job Description:
• The Senior Program Manager, PMO & Procurement Transformation will architect and lead the development of a formal Project Management Office (PMO) within the Procurement organization, while also directly leading key strategic initiatives.
• This dual-role position is responsible for building scalable governance frameworks, enabling programmatic discipline, and driving execution across a diverse portfolio of procurement-led programs.
• The PMO will support initiatives spanning savings pipelines, supplier programs, digital transformation, working capital, and category strategies ensuring alignment, visibility, and measurable outcomes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PMO Establishment & Frameworks:
• Design and implement a centralized PMO structure tailored to Procurement’s global operating model.
• Develop and standardize governance tools including project charters, business case templates, milestone trackers, issue/risk logs, RACI matrices, and executive dashboards.
• Build scalable workflows and playbooks to support consistent intake, execution, and review of initiatives.
Program Oversight & Leadership:
• Lead execution of high-impact procurement programs from concept through delivery ensuring alignment with strategic goals, functional partners, and business unit needs.
• Provide portfolio-level oversight across multiple initiatives, including cost savings, supplier development, BoM analysis, and sourcing board activities.
• Establish tiered governance models to manage risk, complexity, and resource prioritization.
Transformation Enablement:
• Partner with Global Category Managers, Finance, Engineering, IT, and Legal to ensure cross-functional alignment on priorities and dependencies.
• Integrate financial rigor, savings validation, and working capital improvements into program design and execution.
• Proactively identify and resolve cross-pillar interdependencies through structured governance forums.
Tools & Reporting:
• Lead adoption and administration of PMO tools (e.g., Smartsheet, dSilo, Power BI) to enable real-time tracking of initiative milestones, risks, and financial impact.
• Develop dashboards and status updates for executive audiences, supporting decision-making and transparency.
• Collaborate with Digital Procurement and IT teams to ensure integrated tool deployment and optimization.
Change Management & Training:
• Champion change management strategies to drive PMO adoption across global procurement teams.
• Develop training materials, conduct workshops, and support onboarding of initiative owners and GCMs into PMO processes and expectations.
Why This Role Matters:
• As Procurement evolves from a transactional function to a strategic driver of value, disciplined program execution and governance become mission-critical.
• This role is central to building those capabilities through a dedicated Procurement PMO while also delivering key transformation programs that shape the future of sourcing, supplier management, and cost leadership.
Qualifications REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; MBA or PMP certification highly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in program management, procurement transformation, or operations governance within a global enterprise.
• Demonstrated success in building and operating PMOs or similar governance frameworks in procurement, finance, or operational functions.
• Deep understanding of the procurement lifecycle, savings validation, value levers, and sourcing best practices.
• Proficient in project and portfolio management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and Power BI.
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Experience:
• Program management: 9 years (Required)
• Procurement: 9 years (Required)
• Supply chain: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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