Supply Chain Program Manager

Position Summary

• Oversee and manage multiple Supply Chain-related programs/projects simultaneously to drive overarching Supply Chain goals and strategies and obtain benefits not available from traditional, individual project management
• Oversee successful delivery of the program/project’s output; manage several projects/programs at the strategic level and/or manage specific components of a project (projects are singular, task-oriented, with a clear direction and outcome; programs can incorporate several projects, each aligning to their own goals, yet combined align to a higher goal)
• Manage large initiatives in terms of scope, complexity, and value
• Successfully manage competing priorities/urgent timelines with an ability to respond to new information dynamically
• Work directly alongside and on behalf of all Ahold Delhaize USA banners (Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Peapod Digital Labs) to collaboratively develop and execute optimal Supply Chain processes and strategic initiatives to support ADUSA operating companies' unique business strategies
• Work collaboratively with all Supply Chain and Business functions, including Demand, Operations, Logistics, Transportation, Procurement, IT, HR, Finance, Training, and Continuous Improvement; all relevant departments and teams within those areas, as well as other internal and external sources to design and implement optimal tactics and strategies
• Support development of presentations for audiences across all levels, from store associates to executive leadership
• Serve as part of cross-functional working teams and steering committees, develop, and deploy program governance structures including program/project charters, advocate for projects and work efforts, and act as a surge resource providing extra assistance as needed
• Achieve organizational alignment to the strategic direction, including project and program goals and objectives, by facilitating cross-functional connectivity and high-level strategic alignment
• Assist with change management, governance, and developing goals/milestones for critical priorities/projects, establishing action plans, mitigating risk and resolving issues cross-functionally within all areas of Supply Chain
• Facilitate Supply Chain strategy conversations and collaboration at all levels throughout the organization to assist deploying continuous improvement opportunities and innovation efforts including supporting RACI documentation
• Drive maintenance and visibility of overarching Supply Chain goals, KPIs, and business drivers
• Establish and facilitate meeting cadences with relevant stakeholders
• Capture meeting minutes and distribute to stakeholders
• Create or support qualitative/status reporting and progress tracking
• Create or support resourcing/structure as well as roles and responsibilities design
• Assist with communications support
• Assist or lead strategic thought partnership/solution whiteboarding
• Assist with realigning scope; work collaboratively to realign daily project/team activities to support vision of the company

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage constraints, time, and scope, with utmost proficiency
• Strong experience with Risk Management, Change & Communications Management, and Project/Program Management
• Proficient in MS Office- PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and MS Teams.
• Microsoft Project experience preferred
• Communication, leadership without authority, organization, problem solving, critical thinking, dynamic, adaptable, and flexible

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience in Agile & Hybrid Program management preferred – leading organizations in evolving Portfolio management from traditional “project” based portfolios to “product” based portfolios
• Diverse experience that demonstrates an interest in continuous learning, commitment to process, and overall excellence in service and delivery of results
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience (PMO or similar consulting experience)
• Experience in larger scaled organizations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Multiple Locations