US Distribution Transformation Manager

Make your mark for patients We are looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager who is strategic, collaborative, and results driven to join our Global Supply Chain team , based in our UCB office in Atlanta, United States . This hybrid position requires a minimum of 40% on‑site presence and up to 10% domestic or international travel. About The Role You will play a key role in leading complex, cross‑functional programs that support strategic business priorities across supply‑chain operations to design our distribution network. You will provide structure, visibility, and leadership across multiple interconnected projects, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role focuses on strong governance, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement to deliver sustainable business outcomes. Who You’ll Work With You will work with a team that partners closely with market‑supply operations, global logistics, procurement, quality, supply‑chain excellence, digital technology, and project teams. You will collaborate across functions and with external partners to ensure alignment, enable confident decision‑making, and support effective delivery of strategic initiatives. What You’ll Do Lead the realization and implementation of UCB’s U.S. distribution network, translating strategy into execution that delivers resilient, scalable operations. Set program goals, governance, and success criteria, ensuring alignment with business priorities and sponsor expectations. Translate strategy into integrated delivery roadmaps, defining milestones, dependencies, and execution plans across multiple, interdependent initiatives. Manage the delivery of complex, cross‑functional projects, managing scope, timelines, quality, risks, and budget to ensure on‑time and on‑value outcomes. Work transversally across global and regional teams, partnering with specialized functions to enable alignment, clear decision‑making, and effective delivery. Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change, ensuring smooth transitions into operations across U.S. and global supply‑chain teams. Plan and manage program budgets, resources, and benefits, partnering closely with Finance and functional leaders to maximize value realization. Establish performance metrics and reporting, providing transparent, executive‑ready insights to sponsors and governance forums. Engage and influence senior stakeholders, leading cross‑functional collaboration and facilitating timely, confident decisions. Strengthen delivery capabilities and organizational maturity, embedding best practices, coaching teams, and driving continuous improvement. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred. 8+ years of project management experience with complex, cross‑functional programs and multiple workstreams. Strong leadership skills without direct authority across diverse teams. Proven ability to manage budgets, risks, and delivery performance. Clear, confident communication with senior leaders and partners. Experience driving continuous improvement in structured environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience project managing in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, etc. Supply‑chain experience, with a focus on distribution or logistics. The reasonably anticipated salary range for this position is $125,600–$164,900 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account related knowledge, skills, experience, and location among other factors and may fall outside the expected range. Equal Opportunity Statement UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self‑identify during the application process. Provision of self‑identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io for application to U.S. based roles. Please note that if your enquiry does not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through this channel. #J-18808-Ljbffr