Project Manager III

Project Manager III

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager III for a Remote opportunity!

Position Title: Project Manager III

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 11/30/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Contract (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY)

Pay Range: $55 - $64

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Descriptions:

• Client is searching for an experienced project analyst that can assist Client's Enterprise Supplier Management team with executing and tracking project plans, specifically to supplier performance management. Analyst to facilitate Enterprise Supplier Management operational initiatives at Client and work collaboratively with key stakeholders in Source to Pay and numerous business unit supplier management teams, and Sourcing Operations to develop and implement a supplier management program initiative.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performing data analyses using advanced quantitative as well as qualitative methods
• Prepare special reports required by company policies
• Assist in developing tactical next steps based on supplier risk and performance levels for various inherent risk factors (e.g., data privacy / information security risk, regulatory risk, financial health risk, resilience risk, reputation risk, and value)
• Client Conduct large-scale internal meetings to disseminate results from performance management activities (e.g., surveys and ratings)
• Drafting/developing communications and project plans
• Documenting robust processes, policies, and guideline documents
• Establishing program roadmaps, documentation, and timelines
• Developing training content and leading training sessions
• Lead and assist with special projects needed. Provide strong leadership, move fast, and be accountable for results.
• Client Setting up meetings, documenting meeting notes, and following up on action items

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Strong work ethic and sense of accountability.
• Strong ability to analyze business and supplier trends.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Google Forms, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tooling

Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Supplier strategy operational excellence.
• Performance management and relationship management, relationships owners for suppliers outside of the country
• Supplier and 3rd party management on a day to day
• day to day does not look the same, many projects in regard to performance and relationship management
• former consultants do well in this role

Must-Have Skills:

• 3 years of Supplier management or third-party risk management (TPRM) experience
• Communication experience, working with cross functional teams and Issue Management
• Ambitious, Risk and Compliance experience

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Data Experience
• Consulting Experience, program management
• Writing experience

Degrees/Certifications Required:

• Bachelor's Degree, an advanced degree in supply chain discipline and/or experience in sourcing is preferred.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231322 when responding to this ad.

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