Director, PMO - Network Optimization

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care.Global Reach with a Local Touch140+ years serving healthcareOver 14,000 teammates worldwideServing healthcare partners in 80 countriesManufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland40+ distribution centersPortfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings1,000 branded medical product suppliers4,000 healthcare partners servedBenefitsComprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.The anticipated salary range for this position is $165-185k base salary, plus an AIP of 20%. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.POSITION SUMMARYThe Director of PMO — Network Optimization owns the operating infrastructure of the Logistics & Network Optimization organization. This role centralizes project governance across a $100M+ savings program, builds and presents the consolidated monthly business review across 3PL, Transportation, and Optimization, and manages the cross-functional PMO function for the Optimization Team. With the introduction of the Network Optimization team structure, this role expands to serve as the governance layer above five sub-functions (Outbound Fulfillment, Inbound Placement, Forecasting & Procurement, Network Analytics, and Science), and as the primary connective tissue between IT, Supply Chain, external tech — ensuring all three are synchronized and that O&M extracts full value from its optimization investments. This is a high-visibility leadership role that interfaces directly with VP, SVP, and PE-level stakeholders.RESPONSIBILITIES(Exclude if less than 15%)Own the Optimization Team PMO: initiative tracking, milestone governance, and Smartsheet portfolio management across the full $100M+ savings programBuild and deliver the consolidated monthly business review (MBR) across 3PL, Transportation, and Optimization; present to VP+ and enterprise leadership on behalf of logistics leadershipDesign and manage the operating cadence: functional TMO templates, Initiative Review packages, SteerCo/OpCo one-pagers, and quarterly Face-to-Face preparationServe as the cross-functional coordination point between Optimization, Transportation, 3PL, Finance, and Distribution Ops for all portfolio-level dependencies and escalationsBuild operating standards from the ground up: WBR design, financial bridge methodology, decision-escalation framework, and documentation cultureDevelop and maintain PE-facing and executive-level reporting; ensure consistent narrative and financial accuracy across all upward communicationsServe as the governance layer above the five Network Optimization sub-functions (Outbound Fulfillment, Inbound Placement, Forecasting & Procurement, Network Analytics, and Science) — ensuring cross-function alignment, milestone accountability, and portfolio health across all workstreamsOwn the connective tissue between the IT organization managing Auger’s technical integration, the Supply Chain organization generating the operational signals Auger acts on, and the Auger platform itself — defining the interface, managing the dependencies, and ensuring breakdowns at that boundary are surfaced and resolved quicklyEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred8+ years of program or project management experience in a high-velocity operations environment3+ years at a technology-driven operations company strongly preferredDemonstrated track record of building operating systems and reporting infrastructure, not just running within themSupply chain, logistics, or distribution operations experience preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESAbility to manage complex, multi-workstream portfolios across cross-functional teams with competing prioritiesExpert-level proficiency in Smartsheet, Monday.com, or equivalent portfolio management toolingStrong financial acumen — ability to read a P&L, build a financial bridge, and translate operational metrics into executive narrativeExcellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to VP and C-suite audiences without a handlerAbility to build systems and processes where none currently exist; high tolerance for ambiguity with a strong bias toward structure creationExperience translating between operational teams and PE or C-suite financial stakeholdersADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSInside working conditions.Ability to travel ~25% to Distribution Centers and Plants.No environmental hazards indicated for this classification.Open to a hybrid remote working environment.If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
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