Senior Program Manager, PMO & Procurement Transformation

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

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 pro