Procurement Projects and Strategy Support Manager

The Procurement Projects and Strategy Support Manager role is part of the GBS Procurement organization and is responsible for managing the dedicated procurement projects procurement operations strategy process governance and optimization and transformation function within GBS Procurement.

Job Summary:

• The role oversees the planning execution and delivery of GBS procurement strategic initiatives including procurement focused AI and Automation initiatives continuous improvements productivity and efficiency and all other relevant projects align to GBS Procurements key objectives.
• This role will also represent GBS Procurement in Global Procurement initiatives ensuring representation in these forums as well as ensuring key information and decisions are shared back to the GBS Procurement team.
• This position requires advanced expertise in procurement project governance policy and process monitoring data-driven analysis strategic initiative creation transformation and change management.
• This position manages complex end-to-end procurement projects and strategic recommendations that support global procurement transformation. It involves cross-functional collaboration system design and change management extending to non-procurement stakeholders.
• The role also acts as a subject matter expert (SME) within GBS Procurement for project governance and reporting functions ensuring data integrity accuracy and quality.
• Responsibilities include documenting and analyzing existing processes evaluating business requirements recommending enhancements and preparing communications and training materials to support adoption of change.

Key Accountabilities:

• Procurement Project Governance & Management: Establish and enforce governance frameworks approval processes and compliance checkpoints; oversee project planning execution and monitoring to ensure adherence to procurement policies standards and strategic objectives.
• Procurement Policy & Process Governance: Establish and maintain governance frameworks for procurement policies and processes; monitor compliance
• Procurement Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in procurement workflows; recommend and implement improvements to enhance productivity reduce cycle times and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Procurement Strategy: Leverage analytics to inform project prioritization resource allocation and performance measurement through dashboards and KPIs; design and execute strategic initiatives for operational and performance optimization and digital transformation. Drive innovation through transformation projects and emerging technologies.
• Procurement Transformation & Change Management: Drive end-to-end transformation initiatives across procurement integrating systems and automation projects; develop and implement change management strategies including stakeholder engagement training and communication plans; lead AI and automation projects to optimize processes.
• Procurement Projects Communication Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Clearly articulate business needs and project outcomes; influence and manage stakeholders across functions and geographies; partner with procurement category managers business units and all other stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals; maintain proactive communication on project status risks and outcomes to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Graduate of bachelors degree or above.
• Primary experience: 810 years of procurement or project management experience.
• Secondary experience: has background in AI automation and digital transformation (previous experience / projects can be non-procurement related).
• Language skills: Fluency in English (speaking reading and writing).
• Analytical skills: Background in project management business modeling management reporting and strategic analysis.
• Tools: Competent in MS Office Project Management Tools (MS Visio MS Project Smartsheet etc.).
• Governance concepts: Thorough understanding of data governance risk mitigation and compliance frameworks.
• Communication: High-level written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical requirements into business terms.

Required Key Attributes:

• Can-do mentality willing to get things done personally if needed.
• Strong logic and reasoning skills.
• Excellent communicator and problem solver.
• Self-starter detail-oriented well-organized and team-oriented.
• Willing to work on flexible shifts.

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

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