Project Manager - Supply Chain

Microchip Technology Inc.•Boulder, CO

72d•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Supply Chain, specifically an NPI Supplier Ops program manager. This role involves embedding within Engineering NPI teams to understand project scope, supply base, and timelines. The position requires collaboration with Engineering NPI Program Managers to develop project schedules, acting as a liaison between Engineering and the Supply Management team to drive supplier activities, and contributing to transition and production-level ramp-up. The role also involves creating product-specific cost models, providing NPI project support for large-scale transfer projects, and coordinating with Engineering NPI Program Managers and Planning for BOM entry, tracking reports, project meetings, and mitigation plans. The candidate will engage with operations teams and suppliers to ensure material and capacity readiness, and ensure proper plans for logistics, build events, and shipment are in place.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Engineering, Business or related field from an accredited college or university.
10+ years of experience in supply chain management and program management.
Excellent project and program management experience.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a schedule-driven environment where timing and a strong sense of urgency are critical.
Outstanding communication and analytical skills.
Experience managing shifting priorities and changing deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Must provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3) due to U.S. Export Controls Requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with engineering teams is preferred.
Ideal candidate will have some interaction with technical products and a range of materials.
Experience with MRP systems is desirable.
Experience working with suppliers is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Embed in Engineering NPI teams to understand NPI project scope, supply base, and timelines.
Collaborate with Engineering NPI Program Manager to develop project schedules factoring in time for design, quoting, supplier manufacturing, build events, and all required resources.
Act as liaison between Engineering and the Supply Management team (Strategic Sourcing, Procurement) to drive supplier activities, including quoting, placing POs, revising POs, and tracking deliverables.
Contribute to transition and production-level ramp-up.
Create product-specific cost models with input from the Supply Management team.
Provide NPI project support for large-scale transfer projects such as second sourcing, insourcing, or outsourcing that require project management support.
Coordinate and collaborate with the Engineering NPI Program Manager and Planning to enter Engineering BOMs into the MRP system.
Create and manage tracking reports for various assemblies.
Run regular project meetings covering the status of parts in design, on order, or undergoing revision changes.
Create mitigation plans for any delivery impact from suppliers.
Engage with operations teams and suppliers to ensure material and capacity readiness to support NPI products.
Ensure proper plans are in place for logistics, build events, and shipment.