ABOUT THE ROLE

The Program Manager will lead the delivery of supply chain transformation program workstreams for major clients. The role involves managing the complete lifecycle of a major program: commercials & preplanning, mobilisation, program delivery incl. team management, as well as pursuing business development opportunities. The Program Manager’s primary objective is to ensure the successful delivery of supply chain improvement outcomes for our client, and in doing so, cement our client as their long-term partner for all future supply chain initiatives.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will need to have the following skills and attributes:

• Relevant Practitioner qualifications such as:
• PMI certification (PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP)
• Prince2/ Prince2 Agile certification
• Agile Practitioner
• Change Management
• University graduate or equivalent experience in relevant business discipline
• Technical competency or experience in related areas across program management such as; PMI, PMP or Prince2, Agile, Six Sigma, Business Analysis, process management, change management and advanced statistical analysis techniques
• Expert level experience in at least one Logistics discipline and thorough general understanding, in particular strategy formulation and / or transformation delivery
• Preferred experience in Retail, FMCG and Industrial products industries.
• Knowledge and experience in business case development including NPV and IRR analysis.
• Business analysis skills, with an ability to understand and critically assess information of all forms.
• Demonstrated experience in complex programmes for a large diverse organisation
• Solid understanding of commercial context and the learning agility to apply this within role to improve outcomes functionally and for the business.
• Understanding of the key drivers of the business and be able to guide others in delivering functional solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate views in a simple succinct way with ability to influence others to a course of action
• Proven ability to establish strong working relationships across all levels within the organisation
• Experience working within supply chain related change programmes, with automation solutions
• Understand the key drivers in the business and how these translate into your key deliverables functionally
• Experienced driver of large successful change initiatives across functional/project domains
• Advanced problem-solving skills, even when issues are complex and intangible.
• Expert level suite of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams etc.), MS Project.

CHARACTER & VALUES

• Strong leadership skills, team oriented and interest in the professional/personal development of others
• Committed to the value of collaboration & teamwork through sharing of information and experience
• A leader, who provides direction and coaching, encourages teamwork, inspires confidence and enlists the best performance of colleagues and external resources
• Able to develop informed points of views for program risks and issues, and to present these convincingly to an audience.
• Ability to leverage strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally, and to influence key decision makers
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior client stakeholders to drive outcomes with dependencies on cross functional teams.
• Able to effectively communicate and work with executive through to operations in client organisations, and with technical experts.
• Flexible to work on different types of assignments.
• Must be willing to travel as required for the role
• Interest to continually learn and improve – client’s businesses and personally.

Benefits

• Work for a global Supply Chain advisory firm
• Competitive salary on offer
• Oversee delivery of advancement warehousing automation projects

How to apply

If you are interested in this unique opportunity please submit your application and/or email your resume to Tony Richter on  tony@bconsult.io or call 0409090434.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and those with disability.

NOTES:

• Please only apply if you fulfill the above criteria and have working rights in location.
• Due to time constraints, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. However, we welcome you to give us a call for feedback on your application at any time on 0409090434.