Infosys Portland 5A Manager
Sourcing and Procurement Consulting Manager
Manager

Our success is driven by our ability to gather and apply the latest insights and tailor solutions to a variety of industries. Our team embraces an array of cultures and lifestyles which increases our ability to bring adaptable and flexible thinking to the work that we do. Our clients are located all over North America, our team enjoys brainstorming professional ideas, sharing foodie recommendations, and participating in group outings in the architectural capital, Chicago Illinois, where our US office is headquartered.

Job Description:
Managers are the leaders that drive the momentum and success of our client’s programs and transformations. Their ability to foresee problems, mitigate risks and navigate changing environments are what enables our team to rise to any challenge with ease and confidence. Our clients entrust us to lead their supply chain and procurement functions into the future and we are committed to ensuring our team is able to deliver upon this reputation through the development and sharing of new IP within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Experience in global implementations, with the flexibility to adapt to multiple time zones
• Sharp business acumen to ensure thorough understanding of business needs and service requirements
• Strength in coordinating and driving outcomes with internal business units and external partners
• Ability to articulate risks in group settings and influence stakeholders to arrive at the best solution to resolve challenges
• Comfort in providing delivery support to stay ahead of critical paths / milestones
• Utilize the Project Portfolio Management tools for planning resources, project milestones, risks and financials
• Maintain the overall Project Plan ensuring that the plan appropriately reflects key interdependencies and external dependencies.
• Manage critical path and high-risk activities, identifying potential threats and conflicts, and implementing mitigating actions. Lead timely issue identification, resolution, escalation when appropriate
• Balances cost, time, and risk levels to deliver the business requirements within agreed resource and budget constraints
• Develop and implement change control processes, communication plans, test strategies, financial and benefits tracking processes for the program

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 6 years of experience of relevant experience

• 4 years of professional experience in supply chain or procurement disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel analysis and communication in MSWord and MS PowerPoint
• Software as a service implementations experience
• Strong technology project management skills supported by innate attention to details.
• Prior project management experience on a global or cross functional project
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with both local and remote teams
• Experience in ensuring project deliverables are accurate and to the right quality
• Excellent relationship management skills (internal and external)
• Some business travel will be required, up to 80%.

Note: Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa (H1B or otherwise).

The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face.

COVID-19 Considerations:
Vaccination required.
Masks are required to enter the office. Extra screening, sanitation and disinfecting procedures are in place.

Work Remotely:
This role is based out of Chicago, IL and is temporarily remote until company’s decision to return to office. Business travel will be required for client support.

About Us
Infosys BPM, the business process management subsidiary of Infosys (NYSE: INFY), provides end-to-end transformative services for its clients across the globe. The company’s integrated IT and BPM solutions approach enables it to unlock business value across industries and service lines, and address business challenges for its clients. Utilizing innovative business excellence frameworks, ongoing productivity improvements, process reengineering, automation, and cutting-edge technology platforms, Infosys BPM enables its clients to achieve their cost reduction objectives, improve process efficiencies, enhance effectiveness, and deliver superior customer experience.

Infosys BPM has 32 delivery centers in 16 countries spread across 6 continents, with more than 50000 employees from over 80 nationalities, as of Nov 2019.

The company has been consistently ranked among the leading BPM companies globally and has received over 60 awards and recognitions in the last 5 years, from key industry bodies and associations like the Outsourcing Center, SSON, and GSA, among others. Infosys BPM also has very robust people practices, as substantiated by the various HR-specific awards it has won over the years. The company has consistently been ranked among the top employers of choice, on the basis of its industry leading HR best practices. The company’s senior leaders contribute widely to industry forums as BPM strategists.
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