Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Metaminds is seeking a Program Manager, Supply Chain Operations to lead the Business Operations workstream for Project Nicole, the integration of Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access business. The role will drive end-to-end supply chain integration across Planning, Procurement, New Product Introduction, Logistics, and Post-Sales/Quality while managing complex cross-functional programs, risks, milestones, and stakeholder alignment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Business Operations workstream of Project Nicole, ensuring integration milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met across all supply chain functions
- Develop and maintain the integration roadmap, workstream plans, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and governance cadence for supply chain-related M&A activities
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Nokia and acquiring organization) to align supply chain processes, systems, and organizational structures during the integration
- Oversee integration of Planning functions, including demand/supply planning, S&OP alignment, and forecasting process harmonization
- Drive Procurement integration activities, including supplier contract transition, sourcing strategy alignment, and vendor consolidation
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) integration, ensuring smooth transition of product launch processes, engineering change management, and supplier qualification
- Manage Logistics integration workstreams, including distribution network alignment, warehousing, freight/transportation, and trade compliance considerations
- Oversee Post-Sales/Quality integration, ensuring continuity of service, warranty, returns, and quality management systems throughout the transition
- Identify integration risks and dependencies across supply chain functions; develop and execute mitigation plans
- Track and report program status, KPIs, synergy targets, and integration health to senior leadership and program governance forums
- Facilitate change management and communication across impacted supply chain teams to ensure organizational readiness and adoption
- Ensure integration activities comply with applicable regulatory, export control, and data handling requirements
- Support Day 1/Day 100/long-term integration planning and execution across the supply chain value chain
Skills
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, with demonstrated expertise across Planning, Procurement, NPI, Logistics, and Post-Sales/Quality functions
- Prior experience supporting or leading Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) integration activities, ideally within a supply chain or operations context
- Proven track record managing large-scale, cross-functional supply chain programs, including budget, timeline, and stakeholder management
- Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with ambiguity in a fast-moving integration environment
- Proficiency with program management and ERP/planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Smartsheet, MS Project, Power BI, or similar)
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Strong understanding of telecom, networking, or hardware/technology industry supply chains (Nokia/FWA or similar wireless/telecom hardware experience is a plus)
- PMP, PgMP, or Six Sigma certification preferred
- Experience with post-merger integration (PMI) frameworks and methodologies
- Familiarity with export control, trade compliance, and regulatory considerations relevant to telecom hardware
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and drive alignment across two distinct organizational cultures during an acquisition
- Experience managing supplier and contract transitions in a regulated or high-compliance environment
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