Strategic Projects Manager

Job Description

This role is categorized asHybrid. This means the successful candidate isexpected to report to Warrenthree times per weekat minimum or other frequency dictated by the business. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

The GPSC Strategic Projects Manager will lead a team of highly skilled individuals in defining and executing strategic projects across GPSC. They will engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand industry and technological trends and identify potential opportunities for further collaboration. They will identify emerging industry risks and opportunities over the horizon and make strategy recommendations for GM and GPSC. They will be responsible for driving significant value creation from Strategic Partnerships by identifying commodities to increase resilience and profitability for both parties. They will also be responsible for the successful execution of Supply Chain Resiliency initiatives.

Primary roles and responsibilities:

• Lead GPSC core team engagement with Strategic Partners identifying opportunities to build supply chain resilience and drive joint cost savings across commodity teams through Joint Purchasing Agreements

• Lead engagement opportunities with other OEMs and 3rd parties to collaborate on potential resilience initiatives or benchmarking/knowledge sharing

• Conduct risk and opportunity assessment over the horizon to determine potential implications for GPSC and GM; prioritizing the areas that require action and make recommendations

• Consult and collaborate with cross-functional teams to frame business needs and translate those into strategic direction

• Consult and collaborate with GM and GPSC senior leaders globally to understand business needs and translate into strategic initiatives

• Drive successful execution of strategic and resiliency projects across GPSC

• Recruit and develop a high performing team with diverse and complimentary skill sets to develop and execute Strategic Projects for GPSC

Key skills needed

• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically with excellent communication skills

• Ability to translate ambiguous / loosely defined business issues into a structured problem statement and approach to drive towards recommendations and decisions for Sr. Leaders

• Ability to develop and deliver high quality presentations and written memos for Sr. Leaders and Board of Directors

• Ability to develop and execute detailed project plans

• Ability to lead multiple complex projects / engagements across GPSC

• Robust understanding of how GPSC operates and supports the overall enterprise in the execution of a profitable and resilient portfolio

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to engage effectively with a broad set of internal and external stakeholders

• High degree and comfort in presenting critical strategic information to leadership and dealing with ambiguity

• Ability to navigate situations where differing opinions past practices or experiences may significantly constrain agreement

• High degree of critical thinking and demonstrated ability to develop solutions to complex critical issues

• Ability to influence others within and/or outside the organization that are skeptical or unwilling to accept new concepts practices and approaches

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required (supply chain finance business engineering or related field)

• 5 years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing supply chain program/product management manufacturing logistics or product development

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and work across multiple functions

• Strong project management skills

• High business acumen and strong understanding of core purchasing and supply chain processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree in management finance supply chain or related field

• Advanced knowledge and broad experience in strategy development with the ability to identify and leverage experts in different specialized fields

• Background in Strategy Consulting

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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