Senior Project Manager

Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Columbus OH – 100% Remote
Duration: 6+ Months
Interview Mode: Video

Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead an accelerated sourcing and potential implementation effort for three procurement technology solutions:

• ORO – Intake & Orchestration
• Globality – Sourcing
• Simpli Contract – Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

The ideal candidate has a strong track record managing complex, cross-functional projects in procurement or supply chain environments, driving outcomes under tight timelines. This role will oversee vendor selection, stakeholder coordination, and preparation for potential solution deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Plan, manage, and execute the accelerated sourcing process for identified tools, ensuring alignment with procurement strategy and organizational objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with business and procurement teams to collect requirements, evaluate options, and guide decision-making.
• Timeline & Deliverables: Build and maintain project schedules, milestones, and progress tracking for aggressive deadlines.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout sourcing and potential implementation phases.
• Documentation: Maintain clear documentation—requirements, evaluation criteria, vendor scoring, and recommendations.
• Implementation Readiness: Prepare deployment plans, resource needs, and change-management strategies for selected solutions.
• Reporting: Deliver regular updates to leadership on status, risks, and recommendations.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of project management experience; procurement or supply chain technology experience preferred.
• Experience with ORO , Globality , or Simpli Contract platforms is a plus.
• Background in sourcing and implementing enterprise SaaS solutions.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, CLM, and vendor evaluation.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.).
• Understanding of the procurement technology landscape.

Certifications (Preferred):

• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum.

Preferred Knowledge

• Procurement best practices and contract lifecycle workflows.
• Ability to manage accelerated timelines and high-priority initiatives.

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