Senior Manager, Procurement, Project Management Office

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Princeton
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Working with UsChallenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: .The Senior Manager of the Project Management Office (PMO) for Procurement will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of procurement projects. This role involves managing project teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and procurement, with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Project Leadership

• Lead and manage multiple procurement projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Develop, maintain and execute detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.Stakeholder Management
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria. Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management regularly.Team Management
    • Lead cross-functional project teams, providing direction, support, and motivation. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.Risk Management
      • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Develop contingency plans to address potential challenges and ensure project continuity.Process Improvement
        • Continuously evaluate procurement project management processes and methodologies and provide recommendations to the PMO leader. Support the PMO leader with the implementation of best practices and tools to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.Budget Management
          • Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial resources are allocated appropriately. Monitor project expenditures and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.Reporting and Documentation
            • Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, plans, and post-project evaluations. Internal/External Stakeholders:
              • Procurement teams: Strategy & Performance, Business Partner & Strategy (BP&S), Agile Sourcing and the CoE.
              • Various external (to procurement) stakeholders depending on project scope Qualifications Minimum Requirements
                • Minimum education of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
                • Minimum of five (5) years business experience, including one (1) to three (3) years of experience in project management.
                • Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
                • Internal stakeholder management and strong virtual team participation.
                • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
                • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana).
                • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions in a highly matrixed organization global setting.Preferred Qualifications
                  • M.S./M.B.A.
                  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
                  • One (1) to two (2) years of multi-disciplined procurement experience is highly desirable.#LI-HybridIf you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing CareersWith a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science--- , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site Protocol BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement. BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters. BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

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