Supply Chain Project Manager (Edgewood, MD)

Job DescriptionJob Description Supply Chain Project Manager (Edgewood, MD) Location North America, USA, Maryland, Edgewood Job Reference DETECTIONNA01446 Job Function Operations 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:

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170 year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

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. 

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail stat@smiths.com or call toll-free 877-703-1029. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection, Inc. participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

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Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection employees and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and critical infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports & borders, defense, and urban security. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our company and would love to hear from you. If you have not found a suitable opportunity on our careers page, we would like to ensure that we keep you up to date – please register your interest by submitting an application and we will be in touch as soon as a role matching your skill set arises.

What makes us different:

Safety Culture: the safety of our people is our first priority. We have an excellent track record in environmental health and safety, running regular trainings and providing all the necessary tools to enable our teams to perform their work with the utmost confidence.
Rewarding career be part of a growing market that offers great career prospects. We offer the scope to match your ambition and ability with a rewarding career.
Continuous learning: have access to intensive internal training programmes, so you can stay up to date with cutting-edge technology, share knowledge and be ready for the next challenge.
Enriching opportunities: long term, there is scope for you to work in a diverse array of environments, with great prospects of broadening your horizon in more ways than one.
Embracing digitalization be part of our journey to digitalization through Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Asset Performance Management. You will play a key role in enabling us to better innovate and serve our customers, helping make the world a safe place.Company DescriptionSMITHS DETECTION – MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE\r\nEvery minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection employees and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and critical infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports & borders, defense, and urban security. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our company and would love to hear from you. If you have not found a suitable opportunity on our careers page, we would like to ensure that we keep you up to date – please register your interest by submitting an application and we will be in touch as soon as a role matching your skill set arises.\r\n\r\nWhat makes us different:\r\n\r\nSafety Culture: the safety of our people is our first priority. We have an excellent track record in environmental health and safety, running regular trainings and providing all the necessary tools to enable our teams to perform their work with the utmost confidence.\r\nRewarding career be part of a growing market that offers great career prospects. We offer the scope to match your ambition and ability with a rewarding career.\r\nContinuous learning: have access to intensive internal training programmes, so you can stay up to date with cutting-edge technology, share knowledge and be ready for the next challenge.\r\nEnriching opportunities: long term, there is scope for you to work in a diverse array of environments, with great prospects of broadening your horizon in more ways than one.\r\nEmbracing digitalization be part of our journey to digitalization through Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Asset Performance Management. You will play a key role in enabling us to better innovate and serve our customers, helping make the world a safe place.]]>