Senior Project Manager, Supply Chain

CONMED • City of Utica, FL

20h • $110,300 - $160,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager, Supply Chain leads complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve supply chain performance, operational efficiency, risk management, and business scalability across CONMED’s global manufacturing and distribution network. The role represents Supply Chain and Operations on high-impact projects spanning sourcing, planning, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, quality, engineering, and regulatory affairs, and drives work from concept through implementation while aligning with business objectives, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and financial commitments.

The position leads enterprise-level supply chain projects and transformation initiatives, including optimization, cost improvement, inventory reduction, service enhancement, network changes, manufacturing transfers, ERP implementations, capacity expansion, and process standardization. It owns continuity planning for footprint transformations and supports IBP, S&OP, and supply chain digitalization initiatives. The role also manages project risks and stakeholder governance, ensures compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements, and oversees project budgets, financial projections, and value realization.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, at least eight years of relevant experience, and at least five years leading complex cross-functional projects. The posted annual salary range is $110,300–$160,000; actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. The position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, sourcing, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years leading complex cross-functional projects.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or master’s degree.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple simultaneous projects with significant business impact.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning, procurement, inventory management, manufacturing operations, and distribution processes.
• Experience working in a regulated industry environment.
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Experience in Medical Device, Healthcare Technology, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences industries.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent systems.
• Experience leading ERP, S&OP, IBP, supply chain transformation, or manufacturing transfer initiatives.
• Familiarity with FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and global regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level supply chain projects and transformation initiatives from business case development through implementation and stabilization.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, milestones, budgets, and success metrics.
• Develop and maintain project plans using appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Monitor project health, risks, dependencies, and critical-path activities, escalating issues when needed.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and in line with expected business outcomes.
• Lead supply chain optimization, cost improvement, inventory reduction, service enhancement, and operational scalability initiatives.
• Drive projects involving network optimization, supplier transitions, manufacturing transfers, ERP implementations, capacity expansion, and process standardization.
• Own supply chain continuity planning for footprint transformations, manufacturing transfers, outsourcing, product discontinuations, divestments, acquisitions, and related network changes.
• Support IBP, S&OP, and supply chain digitalization initiatives; identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve performance metrics.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project-related and operational supply chain risks; facilitate risk assessments and contingency planning.
• Lead corrective actions and recovery plans when timelines or supply continuity are at risk.
• Ensure production continuity plans address inventory strategies, capacity and manufacturing readiness, supplier preparedness, quality requirements, and region-specific regulatory impacts before transfers or network changes.
• Support business continuity planning and supply chain resiliency initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact for executive sponsors and project stakeholders; facilitate governance reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive updates.
• Build alignment across functional teams and geographic locations and influence decisions without direct authority.
• Ensure project execution aligns with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements; partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Support compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, MDR, and internal quality management system requirements, and ensure documentation and validation activities meet applicable standards.
• Develop project budgets and financial projections; track project spending and resource utilization.
• Support business cases, ROI analysis, cost savings calculations, and value realization reporting; measure and communicate project benefits against targets.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance, with cost fully paid by CONMED.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with dollar-for-dollar matching and potential matching of up to 7% per pay period.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchases.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Employee Referral Program incentives, subject to referral requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior