Program Director – Supply Chain Advisory Strategic Programs

Blue Yonder Title: Program Director – Supply Chain Advisory Strategic Programs

Location: Virtual within the US

Travel: Travel, across the US, is expected for this role.

Overview

Blue Yonder is a leading AI-driven Global Supply Chain Solutions Software Product Company and one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”. Blue Yonder’s Supply Chain Advisory (SCA) team provides expert guidance to organizations aiming to optimize their supply chain operations. The department's primary focus is on delivering strategic insights, solutions, and transformative practices that align with business goals to enhance efficiency, agility, and resilience across the supply chain. 

Scope

Blue Yonder’s Supply Chain Advisory (SCA) team Is seeking a Program Director who will lead strategic programs that optimize supply chain performance for clients. This role involves managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, providing thought leadership, and ensuring successful delivery of advisory solutions that drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and resilience across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading PMOs, ensuring alignment between tactical execution and strategic objectives. The role requires deep expertise in supply chain processes, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level reporting.

What you’ll do

Program Leadership

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of supply chain advisory programs, ensuring alignment with program objectives and organizational strategy.
• Define program scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Strategic Advisory

• Provide expert guidance on supply chain program management, partnering cross functional teams including industry, solution advisory, product management, professional services, strategic transformation advisory and more.
• Identify emerging trends and recommend innovative solutions to enhance supply chain resilience and agility.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with client executives, internal teams, and external partners.
• Facilitate executive steering committees and program governance meetings.
• Develop communications for various levels in the organization with appropriate messaging

Financial & Risk Management

• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure program success.

Team Leadership

• Indirectly Lead cross-functional teams, including consultants, analysts, and project managers.
• Mentor and develop talent within the program team.

Performance Monitoring

• Establish KPIs and track progress against objectives.
• Deliver regular status reports and insights to team, senior leadership and clients.

What we are looking for

Experience and Skills: 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, program management, or consulting roles
• Proven track record leading cross-functional, enterprise-level supply chain digital transformation or optimization programs
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar programs with diverse global stakeholders
• Experience building scalable, sustainable operating models and embedding long-term value post-program delivery
• Background in supply chain strategy, network design, or operational excellence preferred
• Proficiency in analytics and supply chain planning tools
• Familiarity with technologies like AI/ML in Supply Chain Planning and/or Control Towers
• Strong financial acumen

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma preferred
• CSCP or equivalent preferred

The ideal candidate will be…

• A strategic thinker with a consultative approach
• Able to manage ambiguity and drive change in complex environments
• Innovative with a passion for continuous improvement in supply chain operations

Synonymous Business Title: Program Director

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The salary range for this position is $165,000 - $180,000 USD.

The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Ind