Manager - PMO Operations

Overview

Lead PMO ops, overseeing procurement, SAP support, and material management for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement strategy
• sap optimization
• automation
• material forecasting
• sox compliance
• team leadership

Tasks

-Champion procurement excellence by promoting best practices that reduce risk and enhance Avangrid’s economic position. -Oversee jurisdictional framework agreement forecasting and development, ensuring regulatory and business alignment. -Guide material management and expediting teams to forecast needs and prevent delays or stock-outs. -Promote automation and process efficiencies to drive innovation and improve operational workflows. -Lead SAP subject matter experts to support project execution and system optimization. -Communicate strategically across all levels of the organization, delivering training and resolving cross-functional priorities. -Develop and implement procurement strategies in coordination with project execution teams. -Align cross-functional departments (e.g., Legal, Finance, Purchasing) to streamline procurement and project execution. -Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit readiness. -Lead multidisciplinary teams to optimize procurement timing, quality, and cost across capital projects. -Hire, train, and develop high-performing teams, providing clear feedback and supporting professional growth. -Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement through effective team leadership.

Requirements

• cpsm
• sap
• 6-8 years
• data analytics
• procurement
• team leadership

What You Bring

-CPSM or CPIM certification. -Extensive experience with enterprise systems such as SAP. -6-8 years of experience in procurement, contracts, and material management. -Expertise in procurement policies and process improvement. -Strong knowledge of industry standards in Electric Transmission, Substation and Distribution, Gas Distribution, and LNG Storage and Conversion. -Ability to influence and manage within a matrixed organization. -Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, develop procurement strategies, and interpret complex commercial and legal contract terms. -Proficiency in data analytics to drive business performance. -Excellent communication skills, with experience preparing documentation for diverse stakeholders. -Demonstrated success in material/inventory management and supplier coordination. -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

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