Supply Chain Program Manager (PMO)
QinetiQCompany Overview: We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Why Join QinetiQ US? If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives. Position Overview: QinetiQ US is seeking a highly organized, data‑driven Supply Chain Program Manager to sit within the Program Management Office (PMO ). This role will serve as the central coordination point between the PMO, Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, and other functional teams to ensure material‑related deliverables are prioritized, tracked, and communicated effectively. This role ensures the program has clear visibility, timely responses, and actionable consolidated data to support schedule, cost, and performance objectives. The position is based in the Lorton, VA area, with travel as required. Responsibilities: Program Coordination & Prioritization Serve as the PMO’s primary coordinator for all supply‑chain‑related program activities. Work with Supply Chain to prioritize material deliverables based on program schedules, risks, and customer commitments. Maintain alignment between program milestones and supply chain execution plans. Provide situational analysis and program‑level readiness updates. Act as the program’s intake and coordination point for supplier‑related questions, issues, and escalations. Ensure inquiries are routed to the appropriate Supply Chain owners and that responses are provided accurately and on time. Track open supplier issues and communicate status back to the program in a clear, consolidated format. Data Consolidation & Reporting Gather, consolidate, and present supply‑chain‑related data (material status, risks, lead times, shortages, aging POs, etc.) in a format the program can easily consume and act on. Develop dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools tailored for PMO needs. Translate complex supply chain data into program‑ready summaries that support decision‑making. Cross‑Functional Alignment Coordinate across Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, Logistics, Finance, and Quality to ensure material readiness supports program objectives. Facilitate cross‑functional tag‑ups to prevent duplicate work, miscommunication, or gaps between teams. Support change control and documentation flow between program and functional areas. Risk Identification & Mitigation Support Identify supply‑chain‑related risks impacting cost, schedule, or performance. Identify, assess, and coordinate supply chain-related mitigation plans impacting cost, schedule, or performance. Work with Supply Chain to obtain mitigation plans and present them to the program. Maintain a program‑level risk, issue, and opportunity regis…