Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager Global Procurement Transformation (Bilingual English/Spanish)Job Description

This role leads a multi-year, center-led procurement transformation program focused on globalizing processes, tools, and ways of working across all procurement services. You will drive a targeted purchase-to-pay (P2P) restructuring initiative across the US, Canada, and LATAM, serving as a key partner in preparing for a future digital transformation to SAP Guided Buying and SAP S/4HANA. The position requires a strategic, bilingual project leader with deep experience in enterprise project and change management, process optimization, end-user training, and adoption, who can navigate complex organizational change in a large, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Continue and lead the deployment of a pre-defined organizational change blueprint across the US, Canada, and later LATAM, ensuring alignment with global template processes and organizational goals.
• Drive workstream leads to complete project deliverables on time and collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams to manage project timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Leverage the existing blueprint to construct, schedule, and deliver a robust prego-live test plan using Super User channels, and remediate issues with designated IT workstream leads.
• Design and run a robust, well-documented hypercare program, providing daily updates and insights to key stakeholders.
• Partner closely with the designated Change Management team to plan and execute change and communication initiatives that secure stakeholder buy-in and adoption of new processes.
• Serve as the on-site advocate for change, addressing concerns, removing barriers, and ensuring clear, consistent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with global Change Champions to ensure proactive engagement, early information sharing, and mitigation of surprises or resourcing challenges during user acceptance testing (UAT) and time-sensitive knowledge clinics.
• Work with designated Training Leads to develop and deliver comprehensive, multi-modal training programs for key users and end users.
• Support the creation of training content and materials and ensure effective knowledge transfer to sustain long-term solution adoption.
• Ensure all program activities adhere to pre-defined global template processes and standards.
• Collaborate with process owners to identify, assess, and address gaps or deviations from standard templates, driving alignment and consistency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for deployment-related updates, providing regular progress reports to stakeholders, Super Users, and end-user communities.
• Clearly communicate the benefits, impacts, and expected outcomes of transformation initiatives to build alignment, understanding, and enthusiasm.
• Apply enterprise project management methodologies and best practices (such as PMI and PROSCI) to structure, monitor, and control project execution.
• Utilize project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, and Smartsheet to plan, track, and report on project progress, risks, and issues.
• Actively support regional transformation goals on ServiceNow and other emerging digital tools, working closely with Senior leadership.
• Contribute to projects and working groups focused on process efficiency and digital enablement, promoting appropriate digital tools to streamline procurement operations.
• Ensure familiarity with and adherence to global financial policy controls and processes within the scope of the P2P transformation.
• Partner with the North America Procurement Tower Lead and regional shared service centers (SSCs) to standardize P2P processes and build a more effective and efficient shared service model.
• Identify synergies among SSC teams targets and establish regular mechanisms to address emerging needs and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with global Business Process Owners (BPOs) to identify and resolve gaps or deviations from global processes, ensuring alignment and compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders on project updates, progress reports, and people-related matters within the transformation program.
• Provide timely support, updates, and consultation to the Director of Procurement Transformation to drive project alignment, effective change management, and sustained enthusiasm for transformation initiatives.
• Balance competing priorities and stakeholder needs while maintaining focus on delivering a seamless implementation aligned with predefined processes and templates.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and user-focused design in all aspects of the transformation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience running projects in procurement or commercial transformation, full lifecycle system implementation, or similar enterprise roles.
• Hands-on experience with shared services or Global Business Services transformations, including insourcing and outsourcing with recharge models.
• Proven experience with SAP solutions and P2P process frameworks, particularly in a procurement or commercial context.
• Demonstrated experience developing, migrating, or realigning a procurement or commercial function.
• Strong expertise in change management, including practical application of ADKAR methodologies.
• Proven ability in programme delivery and risk management within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong stakeholder and change management skills, with a track record of driving adoption and engagement.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, influencing, and training skills in both English and Spanish.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (bilingual), with the ability to lead meetings, training, and communications in both languages.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a process-oriented mindset and high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in developing or adapting user-focused training and communication strategies.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including 3040% travel to LATAM and travel between the US and Canada.
• Experience with enterprise project management methodologies and standards such as PMI.
• Experience with PROSCI-based change management standards or similar frameworks.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, and Smartsheet.
• Deep understanding of shared services or GBS environments and their operational models.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Deep SAP P2P process knowledge, including master data taxonomies, workflows, frameworks, and benchmark standards.
• Experience with SAP ECC and SAP P2P; exposure to SAP S/4HANA and SAP Source-to-Contract (S2C) is a plus.
• Prosci or ADKAR certification in change management.
• Experience working in regulated industries, including pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience with digitalization projects involving platforms such as ServiceNow and other emerging tools.
• Familiarity with global financial policy controls and processes related to procurement and P2P.
• Experience collaborating with shared service centers and Business Process Owners to standardize and optimize processes.
• Background in global procurement operations or global procurement transformation initiatives.
• Experience in system implementation projects, including testing, UAT, and hypercare phases.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver multi-modal training programs and supporting materials.
• Strong curiosity, drive, and passion for driving complex business change through structured project management.
• Comfort operating in large, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience in hybrid work environments and managing distributed teams across regions.

Work Environment

This position is based in Lake Zurich, Illinois, in a modern and growing facility that supports a collaborative and professional work setting. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a hybrid work model that typically includes 23 days in the office, with a bi-weekly minimum of three in-office days when not traveling. The role requires the ability to travel between the US and Canada and involves approximately 3040% travel to LATAM by a specified timeframe. You will work within a large, matrixed global organization that is investing in digital transformation and process modernization, using enterprise technologies such as SAP (ECC, P2P, S/4HANA), ServiceNow, and project management tools like MS Project, Jira, and Smartsheet. The environment emphasizes collaboration with shared service centers, process owners, and cross-functional teams, and offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing company with potential for contract extension. Dress and conduct are expected to align with a professional office environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lake Zurich, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $110.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lake Zurich,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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