Program Manager

OpenText; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Ontario is seeking a Tail Spend Program Manager to develop vendor consolidation strategies and enhance procurement operations. The role requires 5 years of project experience in supply chain within a fast-paced environment, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. Join a company committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and driving innovation in information management.

Qualifications

• 5 years running projects in Supply Chain improvements.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a global software services/high tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for vendor consolidation.
• Manage cross-functional projects and stakeholder expectations.
• Perform risk management and provide status updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Change management

Project management

Collaboration

Education

College/University BA in Business, Supply Chain, Economics or Finance

PMP Certification

Tools

AI applications

SAP

Ariba

Concur

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hiring Manager: Josie Monterosso

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Gaurav Sehgal

Job Code Level: AVP4

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YOUR IMPACT:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Procurement Operations, the Tail Spend Program Manager, is responsible for developing and executing a strategic roadmap to consolidate vendor services in our long tail of low dollar spend. This contributor seeks to make an impact that matters, through data analytics and industry best practices, identify and develop solutions to challenge the current vendor spend.

This individual is constantly learning and adapting to the demands of the business and seeking out opportunities to improve our supply chain. Working closely with our sourcing and category teams, coordinating S2P process improvement tail spend projects through identification, solution business cases, people skill enhancements and AI system integrations to deliver enhancements to the S2P function.

This position requires an individual with a high degree of autonomy and a broad understanding of procurement and finance. An experienced person and project leader with effective communication skills and the ability to prioritize input from multiple sources. The successful candidate is constantly seeking the best solutions and implementing them in an effective and cost-effective way.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS:

• Coordinate the translation of high-level business objectives into comprehensive transformation roadmaps.
• Create and maintain program governance frameworks that ensure strategic alignment across multiple initiatives.
• Drive project scope and objective activities, ensure all relevant stakeholders are involved and that scope is technically feasible and deliverable within project timeframes.
• Drive the delivery of multiple cross functional projects, ensuring all stakeholders are informed throughout the process.
• Manage the relationship and expectations of vendors and business units.
• Perform risk management to identify risks and then drive decisions on risk acceptance, reduction, or elimination.
• Provide status updates and escalate to Management as needed.
• Ensure prioritization and alignment of initiatives and that overall projects meet business and financial goals.
• Proactively manage changes, ensuring clear understanding of impacts and facilitate the decision-making process.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

• College/University BA, Business, Supply Chain, Economics or Finance
• PMP Certification
• 5 years running projects in Supply Chain improvements.

Skills and Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a global software services/high tech environment
• Strong analytical skills: able to clearly link results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and minimize financial risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and change management skills, with all levels, internal and external.
• Experience collaborating with global Senior Level Management
• Solution provider
• Demonstrated ability to drive a culture of accuracy and efficiency in a continuously changing environment.
• Expert skills in using tools such as AI applications, SAP, Ariba, Concur and Microsoft office

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