Supply Chain Program Manager (PMO)

QinetiQ US•Lorton, VA

1d•$155,000 - $185,000

About The Position

QinetiQ US is seeking a highly organized, data-driven Supply Chain Program Manager within the Program Management Office (PMO). The role serves as the central coordination point between the PMO, Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, and other functional teams to ensure material-related deliverables are prioritized, tracked, and communicated effectively. It provides program visibility, timely responses, and consolidated, actionable data to support schedule, cost, and performance objectives. The position is based in the Lorton, Virginia area, with travel as required. The role coordinates supply-chain program activities, supplier issues, reporting, cross-functional alignment, risk mitigation, inventory health, new product launch readiness, sourcing support, and issue-resolution documentation. It also helps ensure program requirements and timelines are communicated to Supply Chain and that program leadership has clear visibility into material status, shortages, risks, and recovery plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or program management.
Experience with program planning and project governance; stakeholder management and executive communication; inventory management and demand planning; data analysis, consolidation, and reporting; and risk, issue, and opportunity identification, mitigation, and capture coordination.
Strong organizational, communication, and adaptive leadership skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems and supply chain visibility tools.
Advanced Excel skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and project management tools.
Ability to design dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance if required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
At least 9 years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or program management.
Familiarity with SQL.

Responsibilities

Serve as the PMO’s primary coordinator for supply-chain-related program activities.
Work with Supply Chain to prioritize material deliverables based on program schedules, risks, and customer commitments, and maintain alignment between program milestones and supply chain execution plans.
Provide situational analysis and program-level readiness updates.
Coordinate supplier questions, issues, and escalations; route inquiries to appropriate Supply Chain owners, track open issues, and communicate consolidated status to the program.
Gather, consolidate, and present supply chain data, including material status, risks, lead times, shortages, and aging purchase orders.
Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools tailored to PMO needs and translate complex data into summaries that support decision-making.
Coordinate across Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, Logistics, Finance, and Quality to support program objectives and facilitate cross-functional meetings.
Support change control and documentation flow between program and functional teams.
Identify supply-chain risks affecting cost, schedule, or performance; coordinate mitigation plans with Supply Chain and present them to the program.
Maintain a program-level risk, issue, and opportunity register for material-related issues.
Partner with Supply Chain and Planning to monitor inventory health, replenishment status, and material availability; provide program leadership visibility into shortages, late items, and recovery plans.
Coordinate end-to-end supply chain readiness activities for new product introductions and communicate program requirements, timelines, and dependencies to Supply Chain.
Help develop sourcing lists for RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and bid packages in coordination with Supply Chain.
Coordinate program-level documentation, clarifications, and approvals needed to resolve issues, and ensure timely program inputs to Supply Chain.