Sr. Program Manager, Supply Chain Portfolio, Enterprise Strategy PMO

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional supply chain initiatives across logistics, distribution, and operations. This role sits within the EPMO and is responsible for delivering both system and non-system transformation programs that drive measurable business outcomes.

You will partner with Strategy, IT, Finance, Supply Chain and Operations leaders to shape initiatives, assess feasibility, prioritize investments, and ensure disciplined execution across the supply chain portfolio.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Leading multiple, complex programs across supply chain, IT, and operations
• Managing full lifecycle delivery across system implementations and business transformation initiatives
• Partnering with stakeholders to define scope, assess feasibility, and support prioritization decisions
• Driving alignment across cross-functional teams and managing dependencies, risks, and trade-offs
• Ensuring delivery of measurable business outcomes (cost, service, efficiency)
• Developing and managing program/project plans, timelines, resources, and budgets
• Providing clear, concise updates and decision-ready insights to senior leadership
• Supporting change management, ensuring adoption and sustained impact post-implementation
• Managing external vendors and partners as needed
• Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs

About You

• 10+ years of project management experience, including cross-functional supply chain initiatives
• 5+ years of program management experience managing multiple, interdependent initiatives
• Strong understanding of logistics, distribution, and supply chain operations
• Experience leading both technology (systems) and business/process transformation initiatives
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and influence across all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with business cases, ROI, and performance metrics
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Smartsheet, Confluence)

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent certification
• Experience in supply chain transformation or large-scale operational programs
• Familiarity with change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)
• Experience working in hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options

• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits

• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days

• 401(k) with company match

• Bonus incentive plans

• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email human.resources@ariat.com.

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