Project Manager - Procurement Domain - BFSI

Procurement Project Manager

Role Summary:

- As part of the Program Management Office, the Project Manager works directly with Project Owners to coordinate key projects for the business.

- These projects will vary and may include the implementation of new processes or improvement to existing processes.

- Strong project coordination skills are required.

- Duties will include all aspects of planning and execution including periodic communication, project timeline, resource and budget management, requirements definition and logistics definition.

- This role will work with multiple stakeholders across the enterprise to successfully deliver solutions.

Years of Experience: 5-6 years of experience in a project management role+ Procurement+ Global Sourcing corporate services

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/PG degree required.

- Direct work experience in a project management capacity.

- Track record of delivering in complex environments.

- Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.

- Proficient in project management software.

Responsibilities:

- Works with the project owner to define project goals, identify requirements, assign resources, create timelines and periodic communication of project status.

- Creates and executes project plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

- Gathers all project information: schedules, data requests, assignments, tasks, and project meetings.

- Process daily, weekly and monthly reporting to ensure all schedules run smoothly, all jobs are completed as prescribed, and all invoicing is processed in a timely fashion.

- Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.

- Schedule project follow-up meetings as needed.

- Maintain document control, database management, track project activities and team communication.

- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

- Assemble and coordinate project teams.

- Prepare and/or edit meeting minutes and presentations.

- Responsible to take input from the business analysts and project engineers to develop and maintain the detailed schedule.

- Works with the project team to understand and assist with tracking all work, tasks, and project assignments.

Candidate Requirements:

- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills.

- Technically competent with various software programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

- Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

- Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including many departments within the business and IT.

- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Knowledge of technical system requirements and operational processes and procedures in an asset management organization.

- Understanding of accounting rules for project capitalization and expense management.