Senior Project Manager(Contract /Procurement & Vendor Management)

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Procurement & Vendor Management
Job Description Project Manager / Delivery Lead /
Business Analyst (Contract Management & Procurement)
Position Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced and proactive Project Manager / Delivery Lead / Business Analyst to
support a large-scale IT Procurement and Contract Management initiative. This is a critical role requiring a
strong blend of project management, delivery leadership, business analysis, stakeholder management, vendor
management, and contract governance skills.
The successful candidate will coordinate multiple workstreams, drive contract negotiations with software
vendors, collaborate with procurement and leadership teams, track contract lifecycle activities, and ensure
successful delivery of project objectives.
Location & Timeline
Location: India
Working Hours: EU Time Zone with significant US overlap and some APAC interaction
Preferred Schedule: Able to support EU working hours and work until 6:00 PM CET/CEST when required

Experience Required
15-20+ years of overall experience
Extensive Project Management and Delivery Leadership experience
Strong Business Analysis and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Experience working with Procurement, Vendor Management, and Contract Negotiation initiatives
Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs
Role Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate multiple large workstreams related to software vendor contract negotiations.
Act as a hybrid Project Manager, Delivery Lead, and Business Analyst.
Drive procurement-related activities in collaboration with Procurement teams, Service Delivery Managers
(SDMs), and business leaders.
Manage end-to-end contract-related activities including RFP tracking, renewals, negotiations, and contract
finalization.
Gather and consolidate requirements across multiple contracts and stakeholders.
Establish and manage project plans, milestones, dependencies, and timelines.
Track utilization and licensing-related information required for commercial discussions.
Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to gather information required for negotiations and decision making.
Monitor and report contract negotiation progress and project status.
Manage relationships with software vendors and internal stakeholders.
Ensure risks, issues, dependencies, and action items are proactively tracked and resolved.
Oversee financial aspects related to contracts and procurement activities.
Drive execution and ensure successful delivery of agreed outcomes.

Key Skills
Project Management
Delivery Management
Business Analysis
Procurement Management
Contract Negotiation
Vendor Management
Stakeholder Management
Financial Management
Program Governance
Risk & Issue Management
Requirements Gathering
Timeline & Milestone Management
Preferred Attributes
Strong executive communication skills
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
Strong coordination and influencing skills across multiple teams
Experience working in highly demanding and fast-paced environments
Proven track record of driving large-scale initiatives to successful completion
Full-Time Allocation (100%)