Project Management Analyst, AVP

Job Title - Project Management Analyst, AVP

Location - Pune, India

Role Description:

• The Central Ordering Team - iVMO Pune is part of the Infrastructure Vendor Management Office and partners with the TDI Chief of Staff(s), DB Sponsor(s) and PMO(s) to manage the administrative aspects of the TDI business, allowing them to focus on the delivery of their agreed targets. The Vendor Management Specialist will bring in expertise on Ordering, Invoicing reconciliation, Docusign, and further administrative tasks worldwide.
• Candidate/ Applicant will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the flawless execution of Ordering Management processes. The role involves partnering with stakeholders, supporting the Central Ordering team, and managing ordering activities globally; also responsible for metrics and reporting, process improvements, and coordination related to renewal processes for CWRs. This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work within virtual global teams, and a solution-oriented attitude.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities:

• Pro-actively work and partner with all stakeholders to ensure flawless execution of Ordering Management processes.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the activities required to execute the Ordering Management function.
• Support the Central Ordering team in providing optimum service levels to the business lines supported.
• Manage ordering activities for TDI globally, including creating purchase requests in dbBuyer, invoice reconciliation, triggering payments, and closing purchase orders based on organizational requirements.
• Oversee metrics and reporting for scorecards, pipelines, SLA adherence, and controls.
• Continuously develop and implement process improvements along the chain of Ordering Management activities.
• Support and coordinate renewal processes for CWRs.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders, prepare and document meetings, track progress, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Undertake specific functions within the relevant areas as identified for the specific divisions within TDI.
• Manage multiple ad hoc and short timeframe requests.
• Work with team members to identify areas of focus where training may improve team performance and enhance ordering processes.
• Support key people initiatives and communication activities within the group.
• Mentor junior team members and new joiners, providing guidance and support to help them integrate and succeed in their roles.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Support the overall growth of the team's efficiency and operations by identifying and implementing best practices.
• Lead by example, demonstrating strong work ethics and a commitment to excellence.

Your skills and experience:

• Strong understanding of Business Management functions, Procurement Management, and familiarity with Financial Governance processes.
• Experienced user of MS Project and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proven experience in coordinating with internal stakeholders (Business, COO, Finance, Compliance teams).
• Knowledge of SAP Ariba or similar Procurement management tools is a must.
• Ability to work within virtual global teams in a matrix organization and across all levels of management and staff.
• Solution-oriented attitude with the capability to identify and structure issues, run accurate analysis, and socialize recommendations with the team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work against tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience in process optimization and implementing best practices to improve efficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent English language skills (verbal and written); knowledge of German is appreciated but not mandatory.
• 9-13 years of experience in a similar role is required.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

https://www.db.com/company/company.htm

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.