Senior Technical Program Manager, Logistics

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional logistics programs aligning with key company milestones from concept through execution, enabling the transition from pilot builds to scaled production.
• Drive strategic change management, developing and deploying scalable frameworks, standard processes, and best practices across logistics and warehouse operations.
• Establish and govern logistics standards and KPIs to ensure performance, budget, safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance across all sites.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Manufacturing, Service, and Facilities to align logistics readiness with company milestones.
• Manage large-scale initiatives (e.g., new warehouse implementations, automation deployments, material flow redesigns) balancing short-term build needs with long-term scalability.
• Integrate technology, automation, and lean practices into logistics operations to improve throughput, accuracy, and sustainability.
• Design and optimize inbound, warehouse, and outbound logistics processes to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and meet operational requirements while engaging key stakeholders to drive solutions.
• Analyze material flow patterns to identify inefficiencies, implement strategies to reduce lead times, and manage cross-functional issue resolution.
• Mentor and lead cross-functional project teams, providing structure, accountability, and clarity around priorities, deliverables, and risks.
• Create and implement standards for best practices on methodologies, tools and processes for consistent execution.
• Develop and manage schedules, risk registers, and reporting tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, etc.) to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery of logistics programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive logistics, manufacturing, or technical program management within high-scale industries (aerospace, medical device, or electronics preferred).
• Proven success leading large, multi-site logistics or warehouse transformation programs from design to implementation.
• Deep knowledge of logistics engineering, supply chain, transportation, material flow optimization, and warehouse design.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change, standardize operations, and scale new processes.
• Strong skills in program management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment across cross-functional technical and operational teams.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills; capable of influencing at all organizational levels.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (SAP preferred) and program management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Strong analytical, data-driven mindset; comfortable with metrics, dashboards, and performance tracking.

Bonus Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics-related field.
• PMP/PgMP or Lean/Six Sigma certification.
• Experience launching greenfield logistics operations or scaling facilities for mass production.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and time studies for layout design and labor/equipment analysis.
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or simulation tools for decision support.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and OSHA/EHS standards in logistics and manufacturing environments.