Senior Project Manager - S&P Business Services

Job Title : Senior Project Manager - S&P Business Services

Location : Richmond, Virginia, United States

Type : Full Time

Our client, a leading organization in Sourcing & Procurement Business Services, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise-level initiatives that drive strategic transformation, operational efficiency, and innovation across the procurement lifecycle. This is a high-impact role for a results-driven project leader with experience in complex, cross-functional programs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic, cross-functional projects aligned with enterprise and S&P goals
• Establish and enforce PMO governance, methodologies, and best practices
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and accountability
• Partner with change management teams to drive adoption of new tools, processes, and systems
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively
• Track and report KPIs, including project milestones, budget adherence, and business outcomes
• Champion continuous improvement by streamlining processes and scaling best practices
• Deliver high-quality, data-driven updates and presentations to leadership and executive stakeholders

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Enterprise orientation with a global mindset
• Ability to influence without authority
• Analytical rigor and executive presence
• Customer-centric mindset

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive project management experience, ideally in procurement, supply chain, or enterprise operations
• Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional projects with measurable business impact
• Formal project management training; PMP, PRINCE2, or CSM certification preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Working knowledge of change management principles and tools
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus

Success Metrics

• On-time, on-budget delivery of strategic initiatives
• Achievement of key business outcomes (e.g., improved NPS, enhanced service levels)
• High stakeholder satisfaction and engagement
• Scalable project management practices embedded across S&P