Sandisk · 2 hours ago
Senior Program Manager, PMO & Procurement Transformation
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSandisk is a leader in Flash and advanced memory technologies, committed to innovation and quality. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to establish a Project Management Office within the Procurement organization, leading strategic initiatives and ensuring governance and execution across procurement-led programs.
Data StorageManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Design and implement a centralized PMO structure tailored to Procurement’s global operating model
Develop and standardize governance tools including project charters, business case templates, milestone trackers, issue/risk logs, RACI matrices, and executive dashboards
Build scalable workflows and playbooks to support consistent intake, execution, and review of initiatives
Lead execution of high-impact procurement programs from concept through delivery—ensuring alignment with strategic goals, functional partners, and business unit needs
Provide portfolio-level oversight across multiple initiatives, including cost savings, supplier development, BoM analysis, and sourcing board activities
Establish tiered governance models to manage risk, complexity, and resource prioritization
Partner with Global Category Managers, Finance, Engineering, IT, and Legal to ensure cross-functional alignment on priorities and dependencies
Integrate financial rigor, savings validation, and working capital improvements into program design and execution
Proactively identify and resolve cross-pillar interdependencies through structured governance forums
Lead adoption and administration of PMO tools (e.g., Smartsheet, dSilo, Power BI) to enable real-time tracking of initiative milestones, risks, and financial impact
Develop dashboards and status updates for executive audiences, supporting decision-making and transparency
Collaborate with Digital Procurement and IT teams to ensure integrated tool deployment and optimization
Champion change management strategies to drive PMO adoption across global procurement teams
Develop training materials, conduct workshops, and support onboarding of initiative owners and GCMs into PMO processes and expectations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; MBA or PMP certification highly preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in program management, procurement transformation, or operations governance within a global enterprise
Demonstrated success in building and operating PMOs or similar governance frameworks in procurement, finance, or operational functions
Deep understanding of the procurement lifecycle, savings validation, value levers, and sourcing best practices
Proficient in project and portfolio management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and Power BI
Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience operating in a matrixed, cross-cultural environment
Background in procurement within the semiconductor, electronics, or manufacturing industry
Familiarity with savings pipeline management, sourcing board governance, and value realization tracking
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Benefits
Paid vacation time
Paid sick leave
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident and disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
Tuition reimbursement
Transit
The Applause Program
Employee stock purchase plan
Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Sandisk
SanDisk designs, develops, manufactures, and markets data storage solutions in the United States and internationally.
5001-10000 employees
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$713.58M2025-06-06Post Ipo Secondary· $713.58M
2015-10-21Acquired
1995-11-17IPO
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