Project Manager - Procurement System Implementation
Robert Half Oak Brook
We are on the lookout for a Project Manager - Procurement System Implementation for our health insurance operations in Oak Brook, Illinois. The role involves a significant amount of project management, stakeholder liaison, system integration, process enhancement, training, and reporting tasks.
This role offers a long-term contract employment opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the SAP Ariba integration process, collaborating closely with IT teams to ensure smooth data flow.
- Plan and execute procurement system integration projects, adhering to strict timelines.
- Develop comprehensive project plans and related communication documents, supporting business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Liaise continually with project stakeholders, managing their expectations of the project.
- Identify and resolve any issues or conflicts within the project team.
- Conduct system testing and validation, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.
- Identify potential improvements in procurement processes and systems, implementing best practices for system integration and management.
- Develop and deliver training programs for system end-users, ensuring that all system documentation is up-to-date.
- Track project milestones and deliverables, creating and delivering progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Document project outcomes and lessons learned, providing recommendations for process enhancements and efficiencies.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, preferably within the health insurance industry
- Proven track record of successful system implementation, particularly in procurement
- Proficient in using Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis
- Familiarity with P2P procurement processes and best practices
- Experience in using SAP Ariba for procurement management
- Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead teams and manage resources effectively
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, finance, or related field is preferred
- Detail oriented certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2 etc.) is advantageous
- Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel as needed for project work.
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