Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager – Procurement Strategic Operations (Non-IT 5) **Location: Beaverton, OR (PHK – Hybrid Schedule) Duration: 6+ Month Contract (Potential Extension)** About The Role We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support Procurement Strategic Operations initiatives within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This role will lead projects spanning both business and technology workstreams, coordinating closely with functional teams, vendor partners, and IT stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, dependable, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and experienced in managing complex technology implementation projects. This individual will also contribute to the ongoing evolution and standardization of Procurement PMO processes and project management best practices. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage projects across business and technical workstreams Own and maintain detailed project plans including milestones, dependencies, timelines, owners, and deliverables Coordinate cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, IT, architects, testing resources, and vendors Facilitate technical workstream meetings, governance forums, and stakeholder discussions Track risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans through RAID logs Manage integration timelines and proactively identify project risks and tradeoffs Drive accountability across teams to ensure project commitments and deadlines are met Maintain project calendars, reporting cadence, status updates, and executive communications Support Procurement PMO operations and contribute to continuous process improvements Develop and standardize PMO documentation including templates, dashboards, status reports, and workstream charters Operate independently while aligning with Procurement PMO standards and methodologies Required Qualifications 8–10 years of Project Management experience Proven experience leading projects involving technology implementations Strong experience managing cross-functional initiatives in complex organizations Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments Experience facilitating technical meetings with architects, engineers, and IT stakeholders Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Proficiency with Smartsheets Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint (Executive-level presentation skills) Experience building and managing Project plans Dependencies and critical paths Integration sequencing RAID logs Shared project trackers and dashboards Preferred Qualifications Experience leading enterprise technology implementations Experience supporting procurement or contingent workforce platforms Experience supporting global rollouts with regional activation components Prior experience in a large, matrixed corporate environment Previous Client or related industry experience preferred but not required Desired Candidate Traits Reliable and dependable Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Comfortable driving structure and accountability across teams Education Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required Team & Environment This role will be embedded within the Procurement PMO team and is expected to actively participate in PMO staff meetings, planning sessions, and team initiatives while supporting strategic procurement project delivery across the organization