Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
• USAF Supply Chain Redesign & Maintenance Expertise. Industry Experience, C level Interaction
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma, APICS) is preferred, with fifteen (15) years of experience.
• Extensive experience in program management, with a strong focus on supply chain redesign within the defense sector, particularly with USAF supply chain and maintenance operations.
• Proven experience leading complex supply chain transformations, including designing and implementing new processes, technologies, and systems that improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance operational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, cross-functional teams across different sites, ensuring alignment, coordination, and successful integration of redesign efforts.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes, defense supply chain regulations, and compliance requirements, especially about USAF operations and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders, including senior leadership, contractors, and external partners.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale supply chain redesign projects, with a deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial management in complex environments.
• Strategic thinker with a strong ability to analyze data, solve problems, and identify innovative solutions to challenges within the supply chain.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, focusing on project goals while adapting to changing circumstances and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale USAF supply chain redesign initiatives, focusing on process optimization, cost reduction, and improved operational efficiency.
• Leverages expertise in USAF supply chain operations and maintenance programs to develop and implement redesign strategies aligning with USAF’s long-term goals.
• Coordinates and manages a diverse team of engineers, analysts, supply chain experts, IT professionals, and logistics staff located across multiple sites to ensure project alignment and seamless integration.
• Fosters and maintains strong, customer-facing relationships with USAF leadership, key stakeholders, contractors, and vendors, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration throughout the program lifecycle.
• Drives the development of new supply chain processes and technologies, integrating advanced solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve performance, and ensure USAF’s mission success.
• Oversees the management of program budgets, forecasts, procurement, and financial controls, ensuring transparency, accountability, and cost-effectiveness across all supply chain operations.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates risks and challenges, ensuring that supply chain redesign efforts meet project deadlines, financial targets, and performance goals.
• Communicates program progress, issues, and solutions to stakeholders through regular updates and reports, ensuring alignment with organizational and customer expectations.
• Champions continuous improvement initiatives by applying best practices, lessons learned, and industry standards to drive sustained operational excellence and innovation in supply chain operations.
• Throughout the redesign process, ensures full compliance with all relevant USAF and Department of Defense regulations, standards, and reporting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma, APICS) is preferred.