Job Description

This is a management role as Supply Chain Project Manager reporting to the VP of Operations at Edgewood. Primary responsibilities include, provide strategic project governance, transparency, best practices, support and traceability. Facilitate strategic projects and key initiatives within all the Operations stream as well as with cross functional areas at Smiths Detection. It includes:

• Support proposal reviews, evaluations and business case;
• Recommend selection, initiation or termination of projects;
• Manage projects and initiatives end to end to mitigate risks;
• Manage resource requirements including negotiation and coordination of enterprise-wide resources as a Supply Chain Project Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and organize the strategic project funnel through periodic workshops and events focused on collaboration around strategic objectives and concept generation.
• Standardize strategic project selection and prioritization criteria to synchronize project resource requirements with organizational resource availability.
• Lead enterprise-wide change management related to Operations strategic projects through effective collaboration, planning, coordination and communication.
• Facilitate annual strategic planning sessions with senior leadership with the objective of providing a forum for collaborative review and affirmation of strategic vision and objectives.
• Provide project management guidance for Operations applying the appropriate level of control and influence based on specific project criteria.
• Tactical Projects: Support, Consultation and Collaboration.
• Strategic Projects: Governance, Support, Transparency & Reporting.
• Assigned Projects: Direct ownership and control of management, execution and reporting.
• Provide project management guidance to project leaders for developing project proposals, structures, phases, timelines, performance measures and accountability.
• Develop project management and execution traceability for reporting status and actual vs planned results.
• Supports the implementation and management of all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the facilities. Work with site contacts to establish
• Provide strategic project governance, transparency, best practices, support and traceability
• Strategic project execution, reporting, visibility and risk management
• Manage Assigned Projects with direct ownership and control
• Lead enterprise-wide change management related to Supply Chain strategic projects
• Manage and organize the strategic project funnel through periodic workshops and events
• Provide tactical project support, consultation and collaboration

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

Education:

• Four year college/university degree in an engineering or business field required plus 5 – 9 years of experience; at least 5 years of minimum experience required.
• Proven experience in leading and influencing cross functional teams in problem solving, process improvements, and solution implementation.
• Must have depth experience in leadership and operations environment end to end.
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Certification (CSCP) is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.

Experience:

• Excellent technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
• Strong computer and systems knowledge, including Microsoft Office, Excel and Power BI is a plus.
• Willingness to work on a fast-paced dynamic team in a hands-on environment while managing multiple assignments with strict deadlines.
• Smiths Detection is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
• Ability to maintain calm and effective, and lead others, in pressurized situations
• Must have strong management and leadership skills and experience with human resource and performance management processes.
• Specific experiences in financial reporting, operations, SAP and Supply Chain dynamic environment are required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and criminal background check. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successfully completing a thorough background screening.

Supervises:

This position is responsible for the leadership, guidance, and management of (1) indirect staff

Work Environment:

About Smiths

About Smiths Detection

Additional Information

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email US HR Team hr-1@smiths-detection.com.