Program Manager

🇺🇸In-Person - Carson, CA$75K–$110K/yri5d ago

K-12 Operations Program Management Operations Management Process Improvement Data Analysis Supply Chain

Role Snapshot

Program Manager leading operational improvement initiatives across Lakeshore Learning Materials' distribution and transportation network, reporting to the SVP of Distribution and Transportation. The role sits at the intersection of project leadership and data-driven operational analysis to optimize supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end operational improvement projects including scope definition, timeline management, budgeting, and post-implementation tracking. Build analytical models and automated reporting solutions in Excel, SQL, and Python/VBA to surface trends, measure impact, and enable data-driven decision-making across distribution centers and transportation operations.

Skills & Tools: Advanced proficiency in SQL, Excel (including VBA), and Python for data analysis and automation; strong project management capabilities including scope definition and stakeholder tracking; excellent cross-functional communication and partnership skills to translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership.

Qualifications: Not explicitly stated; typically requires 3-5+ years of project management or operations analysis experience, ideally in supply chain or logistics, with demonstrated expertise in data analysis and operational improvement initiatives.

Location: In-Person - Carson, CA

Compensation: $75K–$110K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

Our Distribution and Transportation teams keep learning materials moving from our facilities to classrooms and homes across the country — and the work behind that is more data-driven than most people expect. As our Program Manager, you'll sit at the intersection of project leadership and operational analysis, turning complex data into decisions that make our supply chain faster and smarter. You'll report directly to our SVP of Distribution and Transportation and take real ownership of initiatives that shape how we work — not just how we report on it.

A day on the job looks like this:

Lead operational improvement initiatives across our distribution centers and transportation network — defining scope, timelines, budgets, and success metrics, then tracking results after go-live to make sure gains stick.
Build and maintain analytical models in Excel, SQL, and Python/VBA that surface trends, measure project impact, and automate repetitive workflows so your team can spend time on decisions, not data wrangling.
Write SQL queries to pull and analyze operational data directly from source systems, translating large and complex datasets into clear recommendations leadership can act on.
Design automated reporting solutions that deliver real-time operational insights, support root-cause analysis, and reduce the manual lift of recurring reports.
Partner cross-functionally to align priorities, clear obstacles, and keep initiatives on track — connecting the right people and sharing what you learn to raise the quality of project and data work across the team.