Enterprise Vendor​/Project Management Specialist

Position: Enterprise Vendor / Project Management Specialist
Location: New York

Immediate contract opportunity for Enterprise Vendor / Project Management Specialist with direct client in New York, NY. The resource is required to have the following professional and technical qualifications. Only the applicants who hold these qualifications will be shortlisted and contacted. Academic

Qualifications:

• University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a business or technical field such as Vendor & Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience is acceptable in lieu of the advanced university degree
• Professional certifications in Vendor / Procurement Management (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) is required.
• Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of Vendor and / or Project Management experience
• At least three (3) of those years in a global financial management institution
• Specific experience managing vendor risk and performance assessments, as well as managing contracts and sourcing initiatives.
• Specific experience managing projects with a recognized project management methodology.
• Experience designing reports and dashboards using modern business intelligence and reporting tools (preferably Microsoft Power BI) is highly desirable
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and problem-solving / analytical skills
• Experience with Third Party Risk Management tools and / or Project Management tools is desirable Language and other skills:
• For this position, advanced English is required
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear and structured written outputs, deliver coherent presentations, and participate effectively in professional discussions, adapting communication to diverse audiences. Compliance of the organization's Core Values:
Professionalism
• Demonstrates proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects/vendors/contracts by ensuring that timelines, deliverables, and workflows are clearly defined, documented, and adhered to throughout the framework lifecycle.
• Applies strong knowledge of project management and supply chain methodologies, including gathering requirements, documentation control, progress tracking, and structured stakeholder engagement.
• Exercises sound analytical and problem-solving skills to support the design, enhancement, and implementation of systems of moderate complexity, with an understanding of front-office business processes.
• Produces high-quality output under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail; remains calm and effective in stressful or time-sensitive situations.
• Shows pride in work and achievements, demonstrates professional competence, and maintains a result-focused work ethic. Planning and Organizing
• Reviews and assists managers in developing clear and achievable plans aligned with objectives and adapts priorities in response to operational needs.
• Identifies and sequences activities, determines required resources, and ensures appropriate time allocation for each task.
• Anticipates risks and constraints, develops contingency plans, and takes corrective actions to keep work on track.
• Monitors progress against established plans, adjusts schedules when required, and ensures efficient and timely implementation of activities. Accountability
• Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and delivers outputs in accordance with established standards of quality, cost, and time.
• Reviews documents adhere policies, procedures, governance requirements, and reporting standards.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions and proactively addresses issues or delays by identifying solutions and communicating updates to stakeholders. The detailed responsibilities of the selected candidate are as follows:
Enterprise Vendor Management Support
• Review and finalize Standard Operating Procedure for vendor assessments, contract management, and related processes.
• Enhance vendor management templates incl. adding an exit strategy clause…