Senior VMO Analyst

Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote schedule

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Sr. VMO Analyst to join our IT Shared Services. Based in our Atlanta or Duluth office with a hybrid work option, you will oversee VMO processes, project intake, status reporting and PP&M system administration.

You will collect and analyze project data, perform benchmarking, and support quarterly reviews with strategic vendors, helping optimize contracts and spend across North America and globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Project Management, or related field.
• 2+ years as a project coordinator, data/BI analyst or similar role.
• 2+ years’ experience with BI, analytics and reporting platforms (Cognos a plus).
• 2+ years’ experience with PPM platforms (Daptiv, Clarity, Planview, etc.).
• Strong understanding of project management methodology.
• Ability to prepare reports, agendas, minutes and other docs.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Advanced SQL data query skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
• Ability to work in a complex, diverse environment with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Establish end-to-end procurement and contract management aligned with global VMO policies.
• Build strong relationships with strategic technology vendors.
• Negotiate software, hardware, labor and security contracts.
• Develop contract negotiation strategies for the technology org.
• Partner with Global VMO on DocuSign CLM implementation.
• Manage contract lifecycle and track renewals.
• Leverage spend to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Conduct market research to inform cost/benefit analyses.
• Lead Quarterly Business Review meetings with vendors in NA and globally.
• Collaborate with IT VMO to define and document processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SQL queries

BI analytics

Data reporting

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, PM, or related field

Tools

Cognos

Daptiv

Clarity

Planview

Job description

Company Background:

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal, while our Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. We keep the world moving with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 63,000 teammates. Learn more at genpt.com.

Position Purpose:

The Sr VMO analyst will work in the VMO supporting UAP. The role includes oversight of VMO processes including the project intake process, status reporting and compliance with project delivery methodology. The Sr. VMO Analyst is responsible for data collection, analysis and reporting of project information within the GPC IT Shared Services VMO as well as administration and management of the Project & Portfolio Management system (PPM), Daptiv.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes an end-to-end procurement and contract management process aligned with global VMO policies.
• Builds strong and effective relationships with strategic technology vendors supporting Genuine Parts Company
• Participates in negotiating a broad range of software, hardware, labor and security contracts.
• Develops effective contract negotiation strategies to meet the needs of the technology organization.
• Partners with Global VMO on DocuSign CLM implementation.
• Manages the contract lifecycle for technology contracts including tracking renewals proactively.
• Leverages current spend to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Partners with stakeholders to validate utilization and demand.
• Conducts market research and benchmarking as needed to inform cost / benefit analysis.
• Facilitates Quarterly Business Review meetings with strategic vendors supporting Genuine Parts Company in North America and globally.
• Partners with other members of the IT VMO to define and document processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Location:

• GPC has two work locations to choose from, Duluth or Atlanta office.

• We offer a Flexible Work Policy that permits eligible employees to work a hybrid remote schedule.

undefinedDesired Qualifications & Experiences:

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Project Management, or related field Proven work experience as a project coordinator, data/BI analyst or similar role 2 years’ experience with BI, Analytics and reporting platforms, Cognos specifically a plus 2 years’s experience with PPM Platforms such as Daptiv, Clarity, Planview,etc a plus Understanding of project management methodology An ability to prepare reports, agenda, minutes and other documentation as needed Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills Experience and Advanced level skills writing SQL data queries Experience analyzing data and summarizing in reporting for project participants at all levels Able to work effectively in a complex, diverse, and changing environment. Strong teamwork skills

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.