Senior Director of Program Management

Senior Director, Program Management - Lead the Charge in Supply Chain Transformation

Locations: Arcadia, WI | Advance, NC | Ecru, MS | Mesquite, TX | Leesport, PA

Are you ready to lead a revolution in distribution and transportation?

Ashley is on the move-and we're looking for a game-changing Senior Director of Program Management to drive innovation and transformation across our supply chain. This isn't just about managing projects. It's about owning a strategic portfolio, reshaping how we work, and leading complex, high-impact initiatives that keep America's largest furniture company ahead of the curve.

What You'll Own:

Strategic Program Leadership

Command a diverse portfolio of high-stakes programs across multiple sites

Build governance frameworks, set priorities, allocate resources, and mitigate risks like a pro.

Be the change champion-drive organizational transformation with clarity and confidence

Tech & System Trailblazing

Align closely with IT leadership to design the future of our supply chain tech

Spearhead enterprise-level implementations (TMS, WMS, ERP-you name it)

Lead UAT, systems integration, and optimization efforts that actually work.

Business Process Innovation

Translate complex business needs into tech-forward solutions

Drive continuous improvement across every corner of our operations

Lead data migration, manage key vendor partnerships, and ensure every system aligns with real-world business goals

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or IT (Master's preferred)

12 years of progressive program leadership experience (5 years at the senior level)

A deep, working knowledge of distribution and transportation operations

Real-world experience with system rollouts, integrations, and operational improvement

PMP certification or equivalent? Even better

Proven success in leading transformational programs and getting cross-functional buy-in.

Tech Toolbox & Methodologies:

TMS, WMS, ERP system implementations

Agile, Waterfall, hybrid methodologies

UAT, testing protocols, and system documentation

Data migration, system integration, and business case development

Leadership Skills That Matter:

Sharp strategic vision with a hands-on approach

Trusted partner to the C-suite and frontline alike

Inspiring team builder and mentor

Relentless in pursuit of operational excellence

Who We Are

At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a Growth Mindset, and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Compensation: Annual Salary = $140,000 - $200,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Profit sharing is available to eligible employees; this discretionary program is dependent on the profitability of the company.

Benefits: When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs, which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Paid Holidays, 80 hours paid vacation, and 40 hours of California Paid Sick Leave. Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process.

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

• Without hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communication
• Is tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of reality
• Always tells the truth and follows through on commitments

Passion, Drive, Discipline

• Enjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive, and willpower to finish
• Is disciplined in developing consistency into work processes
• Is focused and relentless in achieving goals

Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence

• Fights to take costs and waste out of the system
• Seeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systems
• Strives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals, and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem-solving methods that look beyond the obvious

Dirty Fingernail

• Does not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herself
• Has an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realities
• Takes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning...asking the 5 "Whys"

Growth Focused

• Understands the customer's needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needs
• Is competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat them
• Strives to be the BEST by improving the quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the business

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