Supply Chain Program Manager

Aurora Innovation
Mountain View, US

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level supply chain professionals with hardware manufacturing experience working in a hybrid office environment.

Best fit for

  • Experienced in transitioning hardware from prototype to mass production.
    — “managing supply chain setup for hardware development from prototype to high volume manufacturing
  • Skilled at communicating complex supply chain data to executives.
    — “proven ability to communicate complex concepts in a succinct manner to senior executive audiences
  • Comfortable with hybrid work requiring 3+ office days weekly.
    — “we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week

Things to consider

  • Requires advanced proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel for data analysis.
    — “Advanced analytical skills with the ability to transform data into insight using Googlesheets/Excel
  • Must have aerospace/automotive hardware experience for competitive edge.
    — “Experience in hardware industry (aerospace/defense, automotive, AV, medical devices, etc)

How to stand out

  • Showcase dashboard creation skills for supply chain visibility.
    — “Develop metrics and build dashboards to report supply chain readiness
  • Demonstrate crisis management through past supply chain disruptions.
    — “highlighting risks, and outlining proposed solutions and mitigating steps
  • Quantify efficiency gains from previous process automation projects.
    — “Drive continuous improvement activities in data integrity and system automation
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • drive supply chain readiness
  • analyze supply chain performance
  • enhance tools and processes
Typical background
supply chain managementoperations managementengineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Supply Chain ManagementProgram ManagementRisk ManagementData Analysis

Preferred

Hardware DevelopmentSafety-critical ComponentsSystem Automation

Stack & domain

Supply Chain ManagementHardware DevelopmentPurchasingSupply Chain ResilienceSupply Chain MappingPerformance CriteriaMetricsDashboardsProgrammatic MeetingsExecutive SummariesData IntegritySystem AutomationTask Management ToolsSchedule Management ToolsAdvanced Analytical SkillsData Transformation

About the role

Original posting from Aurora Innovation

Who we are

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

 

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Supply Chain Program Manager to join Aurora’s Global Purchasing & Supply Chain (GPSC) team. Your core responsibility is to drive supply chain readiness through every development stage of our next generation hardware products.

In this role, you will

Lead supply chain readiness through the planning and execution of purchasing, supply chain and supplier quality strategies for the assigned programs. Own supply chain timeline development and execution considering top-down program constraints and bottoms-up dependencies with key milestones.

Drive supply chain resilience by conducting detailed supply chain mapping from prototype to production. Analyze the complete supply chain by defining and measuring performance criteria to support strategic decision-making. 

Develop metrics and build dashboards to report supply chain readiness and resilience for the assigned programs. Establish appropriate cadence to run programmatic meetings with appropriate level of details for the respective audience. Prepare and present succinct, crisp executive summaries to leadership.

Represent GPSC in program meetings, providing status updates, highlighting risks, and outlining proposed solutions and mitigating steps. Proactively drive discussions with cross-functional partners to address obstacles.

Drive continuous improvement activities in data integrity and system automation with cross-functional teams to enhance the quality, efficiency and scalability of tools and processes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related technical field.

7+ years of experience supply chain roles managing hardware development programs breaking down complex projects into manageable milestones, with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and risks. 

5+ years of experience managing supply chain setup for hardware development from prototype to high volume manufacturing with products in mass production in large and/or fast growing companies.

Strong ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively to various audiences at all levels; proven ability to communicate complex concepts in a succinct manner to senior executive audiences.

Proficiency with task management tools equivalent to Jira, and schedule management tools equivalent to Smartsheet/MS Project.

Advanced analytical skills with the ability to transform data into insight using Googlesheets/Excel.

 Desirable Qualifications

Master's degree in supply chain management, business management, or a related field is preferred.

Experience in hardware industry (aerospace/defense, automotive, AV, medical devices, etc) with a focus on safety-critical components and high-volume manufacturing.

Impeccable attention to detail and organization, ability to influence, motivate, and generate goodwill with teammates while juggling multiple projects at once.

Ability to pivot seamlessly between granular details and big picture strategic topics, identifying connections between the two

The base salary range for this position is $147,000 - $236,000 per year.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. 

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Source: Aurora Innovation careers

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