Senior Project Director - Supply Chain

Senior Project Director - Supply Chain

Location: Gaithersburg, MD (or Wilmington, DE)

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 7 months
• Pay Rate: $90.00 $105.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Job Summary

In support of Ops 2030 Intelligent Supply, the Self-Healing Supply Chain (SHSC) program is a series of capabilities that use data across E2E systems, analyze impact, simulate scenarios, prescribe actions, and learn to adapt future recommendations, leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence and the existing enterprise technology platforms.

This position will be at the forefront of steering the client's self-healing supply chain initiative. This strategic role demands not only excellence in leadership but also a meticulous understanding of the client's supply chain ecosystem. The Sr. Director will foster collaboration across functions, drive the program's vision, and ensure successful execution aligned with the company's strategic objectives.

The SHSC Program Sr. Director reports to the Executive Director of Intelligent Supply Chain and will oversee a team of 5 FTEs across different locations. The program has a 5-year budget and will incorporate new tools and technologies into the client's technology stack. The program will coordinate with the other two pillars of Intelligent Supply AI-powered Drug Development and Autonomous Manufacturing to ensure technology is deployed consistently and efficiently across the client's Global Operations.

This role has a global remit, engaging with the client's multinational supply chain operations to ensure program success and alignment with strategic objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and articulate the vision for the self-healing supply chain initiative, ensuring it aligns with the client's strategic objectives.
• Develop long-term strategies and roadmaps to guide the project from conception to completion, adapting as necessary to emerging trends and business needs.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the program, ensuring that all operations are executed smoothly and efficiently.
• Allocate resources effectively, prioritizing initiatives based on strategic importance and potential impact.
• Regularly review project deliverables and timelines, making adjustments as necessary to maintain alignment with objectives.
• Provide day-to-day line management of the 5-person SHSC team, comprised of business leads, Data and IT leads, and a change management and communication lead.

Program Delivery and Execution

• Develop comprehensive business cases that articulate the return on investment, business value, and strategic alignment of proposed initiatives.
• Implement robust business benefit tracking mechanisms to evaluate the success and impact of solutions within the team.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and nurture relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, supply chain partners, and external contractors.
• Facilitate regular updates and communication channels to ensure transparency and alignment across all levels of the organization.
• Lead stakeholder meetings and presentations, effectively communicating progress, challenges, and successes.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the consultants involved in the program.

Risk and Performance Management

• Implement risk management frameworks to proactively identify and mitigate potential project risks and challenges.
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate the success of the program, ensuring insights are used to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, adapting strategies as needed to address evolving risks and opportunities.

Cultural Change Leadership

• Promote a culture of innovation and readiness to adapt within the team, encouraging exploration of new processes and technologies.
• Lead change management efforts to align organizational culture with strategic goals.

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Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; background in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or Finance
• MBA (desirable)
• PMP certification (desirable)
• APICS certification (desirable)

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Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience in strategic program management of large-scale digital transformations with cross-functional teams, preferably within supply chain operations (e.g., planning, logistics)
• Deep understanding of the client's supply chain and business processes
• Experience with digital supply chain tools and platforms (e.g., ERP systems, client systems) from a management perspective
• Proven track record of successful collaboration with IT departments, ensuring alignment and collaboration
• Experience with enterprise supply chain planning platforms (e.g., OMP, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, SAP S/4HANA)
• Direct background managing planning or logistics organizations

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Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, understanding its regulatory environment
• Experience in a global role with exposure to international supply chain challenges
• Experience with AERA

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Required Skills

• Strategic program leadership and long-term roadmap development for large-scale digital transformation initiatives
• Resource allocation and cross-functional team management
• Business case development with ROI and business value articulation
• Stakeholder engagement and executive-level communication
• Risk management framework implementation and performance metric development (KPIs)
• Change management leadership aligned to organizational culture transformation

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Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, as well as the client's Project Management Framework
• Familiarity with Decision Intelligence platforms
• Familiarity with the client's supply chain systems such as OMP, OneNetwork, Project 44

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Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

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Important Notes

• Interview length: 1 hour; conducted via Microsoft Teams

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About the Client

This global biopharmaceutical company operates across more than 100 countries, focusing on three core therapy areas oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and respiratory and immunology while also advancing treatments in rare diseases and vaccines. Employing tens of thousands of scientists, clinicians, and business professionals worldwide, the organization combines the resource depth of a top-tier pharma company with a genuine culture of scientific curiosity. Research programs span small molecules, biologics, cell therapy, and RNA technologies, giving employees exposure to the full frontier of modern drug development. In 2026, employees voted this organization onto Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, and it holds an overall Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 8,000 reviews, with 79% of employees indicating they would recommend working here to a friend. Teams here span oncology researchers, clinical trial specialists, regulatory scientists, supply chain and operations professionals, and commercial and market access professionals.

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About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

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Job Number: 26-18213

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