Program Manager (Procurement Analytics) and Data Analytics - Remote

The Dignify Solutions, LLC; Kalamazoo (MI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Program Manager specializing in Procurement and Data Analytics. The role involves leading projects, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with standards while mentoring others within the PMO. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in project delivery and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience.
• Proven track record in planning and delivering complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Utilize risk management strategies to actively manage project risks.
• Update stakeholders regularly on project status.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Program Manager (Procurement Analytics) and Data Analytics - Remote

Seeking an experienced Program Manager with expertise in Procurement Analytics, Data Analytics, and stakeholder management with Senior Leaders.

1. Lead assigned projects ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
2. Define and track project milestones; develop, maintain, and report on an integrated delivery plan including resource capacity and actuals analysis.
3. Liaise with resource managers to ensure resource availability supporting project timelines.
4. Utilize risk management strategies to actively manage project risks impacting cost, quality, scope, or schedule.
5. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
6. Review and approve project-related time cards.
7. Develop business case financial models.
8. Forecast, monitor, and report on project financials; maintain financial data in project management tools.
9. Manage change requests, assessing impacts on scope, schedule, and cost; communicate with stakeholders.
10. Coordinate with supplier management groups on supplier engagement, service quality, and cost.
11. Partner with the project team to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, standards, and procedures, including computer systems validation, SOX, and project management standards.
12. Update stakeholders regularly on project status; publish status reports periodically.
13. Represent the project in governance and inter-departmental forums.
14. Ensure projects meet success parameters and ROI targets outlined in the business case.
15. Evaluate trade-offs considering project size, complexity, cost, urgency, risk, and stakeholder value.
16. Partner with sponsors to define success metrics and deliver projects accordingly.
17. Ensure adherence to project methodology and compliance standards.
18. Mentor others within the PMO to promote standards, organizational understanding, and relationship building.

Minimum requirements:

• At least 7 years of professional experience.
• Proven track record in planning and delivering complex projects.
• Experience managing remote project teams is desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project preferred.
• Experience with full project management lifecycle, including software, maintenance, development, and implementation projects, with IT methodologies (ITIL).
• Experience across multiple technologies and functions; proven ability in managing customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.