Project Manager, Strategic Supplier Management (SSM)

Þtails Department: Technology Business Operations Schedule: Full time Location: Remote Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics. Responsibilities Functional Requirements Communicates and interacts effectively at various levels of the organization including senior leadership, business stakeholders and technical subject matter experts Facilitates resolution of issues through creative solutioning, open exchange of information and viewpoints and influence; uses negotiation skills when appropriate Instills a sense of urgency in driving activities to completion; escalates issues as needed with vendors and internal IT stakeholders Writes clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles while tailoring the messaging based on audience Builds trust and respect with key stakeholders Demonstrates proactive behaviors and self-management techniques, including but not limited to, working efficiently, demonstrating adaptability and setting goals Builds effective relationships with vendors to understand and commit to Ascension’s organizational goals Performance Requirements Expertise in managing formal vendor management processes to effectively manage the relationship of critical suppliers Contracting experience with ability to manage contractual items such as drafting new agreements and modifying existing contractual paper Understanding of application development and maintenance (ADM) support environments (within a healthcare setting a plus) Experience in all key categories of vendor management including Relationship, Performance, Financial, Contract, and Risk Management Understanding of complex contractual arrangements with multiple service level requirements, deliverables, and obligations Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Certification credentialed from the International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers preferred. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred. Additional Preferences Strong attention to detail Strong written and oral communication skills Excellent business judgement and consensus building skills Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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