Supply Chain Project Director - Supply Chain Admin and Support

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Project Director, Supply Chain to provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex programs that advance Supply Chain Management initiatives in support of patients and institutional stakeholders. The Project Director, Supply Chain plays a critical role in planning, directing, and managing projects that improve operational efficiency, optimize processes, and strengthen performance across supply chain functions.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within the Supply Chain function, the Project Director, Supply Chain will lead large-scale initiatives involving procurement, materials management, sourcing, and contract operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and continuous process improvement.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in program and project leadership, process improvement methodologies, and data-driven decision-making. This role is best suited for someone with demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams, implementing change management strategies, and driving measurable operational results. Relevant education, experience, and certifications aligned with supply chain leadership and process optimization are preferred.

Minimum $106,500 annually– Midpoint $133,000 annually – Maximum $159,500 annually
Work Location\: Remote but must be able to attend meetings onsite as needed.
The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful, enterprise-level supply chain initiatives that directly support patient care and institutional excellence at UT MD Anderson. As a Project Director, Supply Chain, you will drive meaningful change through innovation, collaboration, and performance optimization while benefiting from a culture that values professional growth and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities
Program & Project Leadership

Direct, plan, and manage projects impacting Materials Management, Procure-to-Pay, Sourcing and Contracts, Value Analysis, and technology deployment
Provide day-to-day oversight and leadership for assigned programs and initiatives
Develop business requirements, define project scope, and build ROI and justification analyses
Manage tools to track, monitor, and report project progress to leadership and stakeholders

Process Improvement & Performance Optimization

Lead process improvement initiatives across supply chain systems and operations
Map current state processes, conduct gap analysis, and design future state workflows
Design and implement tools to improve cycle times, reduce cost of service, and enhance customer satisfaction
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to drive measurable outcomes

Change Management & Implementation

Plan and lead change management strategies, including readiness assessments and stakeholder engagement
Coordinate training, education, and awareness initiatives for systems and process deployment
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies
Evaluate customer and end-user satisfaction to inform continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

Lead cross-functional teams within Supply Chain Management to execute projects
Collaborate with institutional leaders and external partners to ensure successful program delivery
Support recruitment, resource management, and performance management for project teams
Foster a culture of efficiency, excellence, and continuous improvement

Data Analysis & Reporting

Leverage data analysis and statistical tools to evaluate process performance
Provide detailed financial and operational status reports for projects and programs
Identify root causes of process issues and implement corrective actions
Research and apply best practices to enhance operational effectiveness