Partner, Project Management

2 weeks ago


Oakville, Canada Vaco Remote Work Freelance Full time

Our client is sourcing for a 12-month contract:

About The Opportunity
  • Assist the business partners in the Business Partnering and Value Management team in developing business cases for projects, ensuring that project plans effectively respond to the  needs and align with the organizational  strategy
  • Employ key project management techniques to drive the end-to-end execution and delivery of procurement  projects within the project function. Ensure the project is executed according to the schedule, budget and resource allocation defined in the project plan.
  • Identify and raise potential risks as they arise throughout project delivery, collaborating with the Project Leads and Risk and Governance Lead to ensure the  risk and compliance standards are consistently met.
  • Ensure that project work is appropriately documented in accordance with pre-existing Business-as-usual reporting standards. Raise any concerns with the Risk and Governance lead and support resolution
  • Maintain regular communication with the relevant project stakeholders within and outside  ensuring their expectations are managed and met.
  • Work alongside sub-functions within the Technology team to co-create project delivery, utilizing best practice project management techniques to guide technical delivery efforts.
  • Grow strong working relationships within the wider business and positively influence stakeholders to foster project buy-in and support.

About You
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably with procurement project management or other professional qualifications.
  • 3+ years in procurement, procure to pay life cycles, Project Execution, or a similar role.
  • Strong Analytical skills - Costing, Budgeting, idefying savings and tracking reports on a monthly/ quarterly basis
  • Proficiency in core project management, including agile and waterfall methods, and awareness of best practices in this space.
  • Proficiency in project management tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and collaboration platforms (e.g., JIRA, MS Project)
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at managing cross-functional relationships, stakeholder expectations, and reporting progress effectively.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated team leadership, conflict resolution
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the organizations values and vision.
  
How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #432037.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.


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