Supply Chain Program Manager

Job Overview We’re looking for a Supply Chain Program Manager to join Aurora’s Global Purchasing & Supply Chain (GPSC) team. Your core responsibility is to drive supply‑chain readiness through every development stage of our next‑generation hardware products. Key Responsibilities Lead supply‑chain readiness through planning and execution of purchasing, supply‑chain and supplier quality strategies for assigned programs. Own supply‑chain timeline development and execution considering top‑down program constraints and bottoms‑up dependencies with key milestones. Drive supply‑chain resilience by conducting detailed supply‑chain mapping from prototype to production. Analyze the complete supply‑chain by defining and measuring performance criteria to support strategic decision‑making. Develop metrics and build dashboards to report supply‑chain readiness and resilience for the assigned programs. Establish appropriate cadence to run programmatic meetings with appropriate level of details for the respective audience. Prepare and present succinct, crisp executive summaries to leadership. Represent GPSC in program meetings, providing status updates, highlighting risks, and outlining proposed solutions and mitigating steps. Proactively drive discussions with cross‑functional partners to address obstacles. Drive continuous improvement activities in data integrity and system automation with cross‑functional teams to enhance the quality, efficiency and scalability of tools and processes. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related technical field. 7+ years of experience in supply‑chain roles managing hardware development programs and breaking down complex projects into manageable milestones, with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and risks. 5+ years of experience managing supply‑chain set‑up for hardware development from prototype to high‑volume manufacturing with products in mass production in large and/or fast‑growing companies. Strong ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively to various audiences at all levels; proven ability to communicate complex concepts in a succinct manner to senior executive audiences. Proficiency with task‑management tools equivalent to Jira, and schedule‑management tools equivalent to Smartsheet or MS Project. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to transform data into insight using Google‑Sheets or Excel. Desirable Qualifications Master’s degree in supply‑chain management, business management, or a related field is preferred. Experience in the hardware industry (aerospace/defense, automotive, autonomous vehicles, medical devices, etc.) with a focus on safety‑critical components and high‑volume manufacturing. Impeccable attention to detail and organization, ability to influence, motivate, and generate goodwill with teammates while juggling multiple projects at once. Ability to pivot seamlessly between granular details and big‑picture strategic topics, identifying connections between the two. Base salary range: $133,000 – $213,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. The candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. Commitment to Safety At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best‑in‑class self‑driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to its safety policies from every employee and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long‑term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what. Commitment to Inclusion Aurora considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr