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Associate Director, Project Operations, Supplier Management

nj • Posted 6 days ago
Onsite Full Time Management & Operations

  • Lead and is accountable for the coordination of Solution Team project deliverables and core PECS process requirements.
  • Shape project timelines that align with strategic decisions and assigning Direct Responsible Individuals (DRIs) as appropriate.
  • Partner with Solutions Team Director to oversee milestone and critical path management.
  • Identify interdependencies within projects.
  • Drive accountability with cross-functional team and manage action items, project statuses, and critical path deliverables.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to maintain updated project plans.
  • Lead status sessions for assigned Solutions team.
  • Lead operational process improvements that enhance efficiency, increase visibility, strengthen controls, and improve stakeholder experience.
  • Act as SME for Solution Team with regards to PECS processes.
  • Partner with business owners, finance, procurement, and supplier teams to support budget planning, financial stewardship, and annual business planning processes.
  • Oversee purchase order (PO) lifecycle management and lead invoice reconciliation activities.
  • Connect across SMOx Central Process team to manage supplier performance.
  • Establish and cultivate strong supplier relationships to drive PECS goals.
  • Coach, develop, and motivate direct reports.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
  • MBA or other related graduate level degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 7 years of healthcare business experience (EX: customer service, sales, marketing, market access experience, operations, supply chain, account management) is required.
  • 2+ years of direct people management experience is required.
  • FPX or other project management certification / experience required.
  • Experience in managing vendor relationships and deliverables preferred.
  • Experience managing Commercial Patient Access programs (e.g., HUB, Coupon) preferred.
  • Budget management experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, project plans, etc.) preferred.
  • Proven track record of working effectively in a complex organizational structure.
  • Skills in persuading and motivating team members and stakeholders without direct control.
  • Ability to hold and drive accountability across teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, particularly in healthcare business environments, with a focus on budget management, vendor relationship management, and operational process improvements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability while enhancing stakeholder experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • Project Management Certification
  • Healthcare Business Experience
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Budget Management
  • Direct People Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

  • Project Management
  • Budget Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Healthcare Operations
  • Market Access
  • Account Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Financial Stewardship
  • PECS Process Expertise

Soft Skills

  • Team Motivation
  • Persuasion
  • Accountability
  • Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

  • FPX Certification

Industry Keywords

  • Healthcare
  • Customer Service
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Commercial Patient Access

Tools & Technologies

  • Project Management Tools
  • Gantt Charts
  • Project Plans

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