Project Manager II

Title: Project Manager II

Location: Remote (PST hours required)

Duration: 6 months

Compensation: $24 - $44/hr

Work Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Title: Project Manager II

We are looking for a Program Manager II with strong experience in project management, procurement operations, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage purchasing workflows, coordinate with cross-functional teams, streamline operational processes, and leverage AI tools to improve efficiency. This role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage purchasing and procurement workflows, including contract requests, purchase orders, and vendor coordination.

• Lead operational projects focused on process improvements, workflow optimization, and efficiency.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define priorities, assign responsibilities, track deliverables, and ensure timely execution.

• Develop and maintain AI-powered automations to streamline purchasing processes, reporting, and notifications.

• Monitor purchasing queues, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.

• Maintain accurate trackers, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to monitor vendor activities and operational performance.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and presentations for leadership.

• Collaborate with Engineering and other stakeholders to investigate system issues, document bugs, and track resolutions.

• Maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal resources.

• Provide operational support to internal stakeholders, address purchasing-related questions, and ensure timely resolution of requests.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of project management experience.

• Hands-on experience in procurement or purchasing operations, including contract management and purchase order workflows.

• Strong experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity, automate workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.

• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets, or Microsoft Excel for data tracking, analysis, and reporting.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, with experience independently investigating and resolving operational challenges.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience gathering business requirements, identifying process gaps, and implementing solutions.

• Ability to work Pacific Time business hours.

• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data analysis, reporting, dashboards, and business intelligence tools.

• Background in vendor management, procurement operations, or research operations.

• Experience working in fast-paced environments with evolving processes and competing priorities.

• Familiarity with operational risk management, compliance, and process optimization.

• Experience developing AI-driven solutions, automated reporting, or workflow improvements.

• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Salesforce.

• Experience supporting purchasing operations within large technology organizations.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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