Senior Manager
Location is Chicago

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:

Senior Managers have begun and are developing their thought leadership journey. They are sound negotiators and are highly articulate individuals who encompass the full range of skills and procurement and supply chain experience to identify opportunities in the market. They seamlessly pivot between sales and program management as they scope programs of work, set up teams and map out pathways of success right through the post-implementation review stages. Our clients are looking for exceptional end-to-end program delivery and transformation capabilities that incorporates best practice methodologies. We ensure our teams are set up for success to compete for these deals.

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

Qualifications

Basic

• 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 8 years of experience of relevant experience

Preferred

• Superior performance in relevant undergraduate studies (e.g., Sourcing and Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, etc.)

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel analysis and communication in MSWord and MS PowerPoint

• 8 years of experience required in sourcing and procurement with a proven track record of success

• 6 years of consulting experience within a management consulting firm

• Must have demonstrated exposure in fostering client relationships to sell consulting engagements and proven success in applying leading strategic procurement practices including strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management and commercial negotiation

• Ability to be based out of our Chicago, IL office

• Ability to travel up to80% of your time
  
  

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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