Supply Chain Sr. Project Manager; logistics value chain

Overview

Job Title
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Supply Chain Sr. Project Manager (Logistics Value Chain)

Position Description
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Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Supply Chain Sr. Project Manager (logistics value chain) with our client located in Sunnyvale, CA.

• Seeking a Supply Chain Sr. Project Manager that can be responsible for planning, leading and executing complex cross-functional projects supply chain transformation initiatives within the Business Applications.
• This role will require the individual to have domain exposure within the supply chain (Deliver/Logistics, Plan, Make, Source).
• Knowledge of SAP ECC, S/4 EWMS & TMS will be beneficial.

• The position is responsible for managing timelines and execution of projects for IT & business COE led transportation, warehouse, and distribution (3PL) projects, process improvements and change management.
• Projects will span across a broad range from ideation, evaluation to implementation of new software systems, scale up for product launches, system upgrades & facility expansions.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain integrated Logistics and Transportation program/project timelines and governance for all assigned programs/projects.
• Drive project management best practices for logistics execution and standardized at a global level and uniformly applied at a regional level for the physical distribution of products encompassing warehousing, and local distribution.
• Must have worked with SAP S/4 HANA projects and phased global implementations at multi-national industries and led technical project teams in an Agile manner for rollouts.
• Showcase at least 2 successful end to end implementations of SAP ECC
  6.0 and S/4 HANA projects in mid-size industries and 1 implementation in a large size manufacturing industry will be a distinguishing factor for the ideal candidate.
• Gain cross-functional alignment on strategies, goals, resources, and timelines. Cross-functional teams include Finance, Manufacturing & Operations, Infrastructure, Product Quality, Regulatory & Compliance, Field Service, and other Business Units.
• Partner with business PM to organize and lead core team and executive steering committee meetings incl., status reports to the project sponsor and steering committee.
• Drive resolution of constraints, conflicts and other challenges that could impact timely and successful execution of projects.
• Provide clear communication to the organization on project status, critical path, as well as potential areas of risk. Create & manage project plan and assign tasks to team members.
• Manage (including ensuring the quality of) project deliverables in line with the project plan:
• Kick Off Presentation
• Detailed Project Schedule in MS Project/Smartsheet
• Project Budget vs. Actuals
• Business Blueprint
• Test Plan
• Training Plan
• Organization Change Management engagement – stakeholder analysis, communication plans, training material and end user training, solution adoption.
• Record, manage project issues and escalate when necessary, ensuring resolution on a timely basis.
• Ensure compliance to internal business and quality system requirements and to external regulatory standards.

• Experienced in managing partnership with third-party system integrators, SAP Services, and other service providers in a project implementation.
• Over 7 to 10 years of experience working across business and IT with strong project delivery experience, in key SAP Lead roles as Project or Delivery Manager or COE Technical Lead that involves multi-module implementation of SAP ERP solutions with ECC
  6.0 or S/4 HANA will be key differentiators.
• MS Office and JIRA.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead, influence and work well at all levels of an organization and in a cross functional team environment.
• Ability to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects at once.
• Minimum 8 years of experience involved in leading major cross-functional projects in Manufacturing Operations.
• Medical device experience is a plus.
• Experience with supervising people desired.
• Certification in project management (PMP) pr Scrum Master (CSM) desired.
• BS or equivalent work experience.

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $85-$93 an hour.
• Location:
  
  Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies
. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.