Project Manager for Strategic Procurement

at  Varian Medical Systems

Together, we can beat cancer.
At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world’s best talent to realize our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.
We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.
If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.
Join our global team as Project/Program Manager for Strategic Procurement to contribute to the success of Siemens Healthineers Procurement Digitalization, Data Management and Systems team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and implementation of Strategic Procurement projects
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Develop full scale project plans
• Assemble and coordinate project staff, if applicable
• Manage project budget
• Manage project resource allocation
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Provide direction and support to project teams
• Organizes cross-functional activities
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Project evaluations and assessment of results

Requirements:

• You successfully completed studies in business technology or alternatively in business administration.
• You have many years of professional experience in the area of Strategic Procurement / Supply Chain Management or Finance.
• Minimum 5-7 years Project Management experience.
• Ability to manage projects at a relatively detailed level while still possessing Executive level presence.
• You have a detailed understanding of relevant Strategic Procurement processes and applications
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Excellent time management and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment
• You are an intrinsic motivated and pragmatic personality – maker mentality
• With strong customer orientation and very good communication and presentation skills in English you are able to present your results adequately to various management teams
• You are a team player, strong in decision making and entrepreneurial thinking and acting
• You have worked with/in different cultures and global organizations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project), SharePoint and Monday.com
• PMP certification is a plus
• SAP MM experience is a plus
• Experience measuring business performance against objectives.
• Ability to predict risk areas and have mitigation/contingency strategies designed
• Can effectively manage and resolve very complex project issues as well as proactively planning to prevent issues

• Lead the planning and implementation of Strategic Procurement projects
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Develop full scale project plans
• Assemble and coordinate project staff, if applicable
• Manage project budget
• Manage project resource allocation
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Provide direction and support to project teams
• Organizes cross-functional activities
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Project evaluations and assessment of result