The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Project Manager in Jersey City, NJ

Role Description

The SPOC acts as a local coordinator and project manager, being the local business single point of Contact, serving as the link between global Polaris project team, Key Users, and Line Managers North America Project team to ensure that all local activities are effectively organized and executed as per Polaris Project Plan and Guidance. The SPOC is responsible for an end-to-end process across North America Stakeholders. The SPOC will ensure the business stakeholders understand the progress of the program, what is means and how they contribute but also ensure business needs are met and ensuring alignment with Polaris project team. The SPOC will remain in the Local market/Site to ensure proximity with the business but will be part of the Polaris Governance, working closely with the Management of Change Team and the Local Key User Community as well as being part of the Local Site Leadership meeting to provide updates and follow up on actions. The SPOC will oversee all the process variances at local level and as instructed by Polaris across O2C, R2R, FP&A, S2P and F2P when relevant. Affecting change requires a leader who can motivate others, guide the local Stakeholders through the change, and coordinate efforts across multiple departments to maximize benefit and integration with Polaris

• Lead / Monitor and manage local change action plan and assess new risk/Action needed for Polaris to succeed locally
• Ensure cross functional project and process management
• Maintain high standard of interaction & support Communication
• Action monitoring change and remediation plan

Skills & Requirements

• At least 5 to 10 years working experience in multinational Life Science companies with relevant experience in Finance, Controlling or Consolidation
• Good General Level knowledge of Business processes in the the US market
• Project management experience in big scale programs with > have been part of ERP/SAP initiatives ideally
• Experience in one of the following functions would be a plus e.g. o2C, Finance, S2P or F2P

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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