Procurement Implementation Project Manager

Introduction

IBM Procurement Services (IPS) delivers Source-to-Procure process expertise to IBM's external clients as a world-class business process outsourcing (BPO) provider. The IPS Project Manager is responsible for solution and execution of the Implementation phase for new IPS outsourcing contracts. The Project Manager's role is to drive the client and the implementation team through the transformation of our client's organization to the agreed IBM procurement delivery model. This is an external client-facing / consulting role that requires up to 75% travel to client office locations.

Your role and responsibilities

• Lead the Implementation Project Management Office

• Coordinate Implementation work-streams activities
• Manage the Integrated Implementation Project Plan, tracking all pre go live work streams, including IT, tools and application deployment
• Maintain the RAIL (Risk, Action, Issue Log)
• Monitor the project staffing and financial plan
• Report to clients and IBM stakeholders on Implementation phase progress
• Work with the IPS Solution Architect Manager to define the integrated pre go live solution, that enables the Solution Architect delivery model and provide the corresponding input to client proposals (cost case, proposal, approval process, client presentations, due diligence, contract negotiation)
• Act as the single point of contact and escalation for all implementation related activities
• Manage the implementation and deliver within time and cost commitments
• Communicate the implementation schedule and status to the engagement team, the delivery team, and the client
• Drive/manage subcontractors/third party providers required for the project
• Be accountable for the project and ultimate delivery service quality
• Ensure customer understands their responsibility in the implementation period
• Participate in setting realistic customer expectations for services being provided
• Participate in setting implementation expectations with customer (i.e. processes, measurements and services, going through discovery phase, with the that no surprises will be encountered)
• Responsible for cost management of the implementation budget
• Initiate and maintain all support documentation associated with the project

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 75% is required
• Project management experience in a procurement environment is required
• This is a client-facing role and good communication/soft skills are a requirement
• Team leadership experience (i.e., promoting teamwork and enabling communication between the different work-streams involved)
• Candidate should be proficient in MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project
• Minimum Education: BA

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Knowledge of procurement shared service delivery model is a strong plus
• Experience leading major transformation projects in a service outsourcing environment is a strong plus
• 6 Sigma Green Belt Certification is a strong plus
• PMP Certification is desirable

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Client-provided location(s): Research Triangle Park, NC

Job ID: IBM-45769

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-22T11:48:57