Senior Program Manager, PMO & Procurement Transformation at Sandisk

Milpitas, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

132687.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Procurement Transformation, Operations Governance, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Financial Rigor, Change Management, Training Development, Dashboard Development, Supplier Management, Cost Savings, Digital Transformation, Governance Frameworks, Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. 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. SKILLS: Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills. Preferred Attributes: 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. Additional Information Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 10/30/2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline. Compensation & Benefits Details An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs. The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future. You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Salary Range: 93,693.00-132,687.00 Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Procurement Work Location: Remote Office - Texas--LOC_HGST_RTX

Responsibilities

The Senior Program Manager will establish a formal Project Management Office (PMO) within the Procurement organization and lead key strategic initiatives. This includes designing governance frameworks, overseeing procurement programs, and ensuring cross-functional alignment.