Denken Solutions Inc

Lead the development of a procurement PMO, oversee strategic initiatives, and implement governance frameworks to enable procurement transformation. | Requires 9+ years in program management and procurement, with experience building PMOs and proficiency in project management tools like Power BI and Smartsheet. | Position : Program Manager(Procurement & Supplychain) Location: Milpitas, CA Duration : 3 Months Contract : W2 Job Description: • The Senior Program Manager, PMO & Procurement Transformation will architect and lead the development of a formal Project Management Office (PMO) within the Procurement organization, while also directly leading key strategic initiatives. • This dual-role position is responsible for building scalable governance frameworks, enabling programmatic discipline, and driving execution across a diverse portfolio of procurement-led programs. • The PMO will support initiatives spanning savings pipelines, supplier programs, digital transformation, working capital, and category strategies ensuring alignment, visibility, and measurable outcomes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: PMO Establishment & Frameworks: • 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. Program Oversight & Leadership: • 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. Transformation Enablement: • 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. Tools & Reporting: • 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. Change Management & Training: • 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. Why This Role Matters: • As Procurement evolves from a transactional function to a strategic driver of value, disciplined program execution and governance become mission-critical. • This role is central to building those capabilities through a dedicated Procurement PMO while also delivering key transformation programs that shape the future of sourcing, supplier management, and cost leadership. Qualifications 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. Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Experience: • Program management: 9 years (Required) • Procurement: 9 years (Required) • Supply chain: 5 years (Required) Work Location: Remote