Advisor, Program Management

CEVA Supply Chain•Collierville, TN

About The Position

The Program Management Advisor provides technical expertise and strategic support for planning, developing, organizing, coordinating, and executing programs and projects across departments and business functions. The role evaluates business needs, researches emerging technologies and methodologies, and recommends process, technology, and operational improvements to enhance organizational performance, efficiency, and financial results. The Advisor develops project plans, proposals, business cases, financial analyses, forecasts, performance measures, and management reporting. The position coordinates cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, supports budgeting and financial controls, manages project risks and vendor or customer relationships, and provides technical guidance to project teams and operational leadership. It also supports change management and communicates project status, financial performance, risks, recommendations, and implementation progress to leaders and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and six years of related experience; or an associate degree in a related field and eight years of related experience; or a high school diploma/GED or equivalent and ten years of directly related experience.
Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating major programs or projects.
Experience developing project proposals, business cases, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and financial justifications.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and planning skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting processes, cost analysis, and financial controls.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and project management or planning software.
Knowledge of Six Sigma, root cause analysis, or similar continuous-improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated vendor/customer management and relationship-management experience.
Strong leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to coordinate across multiple functional areas.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to analyze complex information and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Basic understanding of warehouse operations, logistics, distribution, and repair/service environments.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Ability to follow policies and procedures; read, write, and interpret information; and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; sit, walk, and stand for the duration of a shift; and perform physical tasks with a full range of motion in a warehouse environment.
Visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
Ability to lift or carry items up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, coordinate, and support programs and projects that may cross departmental, divisional, and operational boundaries.
Develop project plans covering scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, resource requirements, milestones, risks, and financial justification.
Prepare project proposals, business cases, cost-benefit analyses, financial models, and recommendations for leadership review and approval.
Collect, analyze, and interpret operational, financial, and performance data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and improvement areas.
Develop financial and operational forecasts, KPIs, project metrics, dashboards, and management reports.
Apply continuous improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and other problem-solving techniques.
Coordinate project activities among operations, engineering, finance, procurement, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Provide specifications, requirements, documentation, and implementation support for cross-departmental programs and projects.
Manage vendor and customer relationships for assigned projects, including requirements development, performance monitoring, issue resolution, implementation coordination, and ongoing communication.
Identify project risks, constraints, dependencies, and barriers, and work with stakeholders on mitigation and corrective-action plans.
Support annual and project-specific budgeting and ensure compliance with financial controls and approval requirements.
Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and project management software to develop schedules, analyses, presentations, and project documentation.
Maintain working knowledge of company operating structure, warehouse operations, repair services, logistics, and related business processes.
Facilitate meetings and communicate project status, financial performance, risks, recommendations, and implementation progress to leadership and stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance and subject-matter expertise to project teams and operational leadership.
Support change-management activities related to new processes, systems, equipment, or operational programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay, with wages depending on location and experience; paid bi-weekly.
401(k) plan with company match after one year.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Holiday pay and accrued paid time off, including vacation and PTO programs.
Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one.
Basic life insurance.
Basic AD&D coverage.
Supplemental life and supplemental AD&D coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service.
Paid parental leave for moms and dads.
Paid bereavement and jury duty.