Job Title: Project Management Senior Associate
Location: Fully Remote - Any Time zone
Duration: 3+ Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)
 
Ideal Candidate:

• B.S. and 3 years of experience.
• Power BI, Tableau, AI, Data analytics, and basic coding experience.

 
Nice to have:

• Pharma experience

 
Position Summary:

• The Project Manager/Sr Associate, Supplier Performance Analytics & Digital Enablement plays a critical role in advancing R&D Supplier Management and Performance Analytics (SMPA).
• This role focuses on leveraging data, automation, and process innovation to optimize supplier management, enhance operational workflows, and support informed decision-making.
• Working in close partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, this manager will develop digital tools, track supplier performance metrics, and drive efficiency through AI and automation initiatives.

 
This is a hands-on manager role: part technical innovator, part process optimizer, and part project coordinator — with a clear mandate to deliver measurable improvements in supplier oversight and business outcomes.
 
Strategic Impact:

• Enable digital optimization in supplier management from onboarding through performance monitoring.
• Bring tangible business outcomes by applying AI and automation to improve process speed, accuracy, and decision-making.
• Lead initiatives to improve supplier relationship management, tracking, and reporting workflows.

 
Success Metrics (What Good Looks Like):

• Reduction in manual supplier management tasks through automation.
• Improved accuracy and timeliness of supplier performance reporting.
• Adoption of new dashboards/visualization tools by stakeholders.
• Measurable efficiency gains in supplier oversight workflows.
• Expansion of SMPA digital support model to additional functions.

 
Basic Qualifications:

• Master degree OR Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience

OR

• Associate degree and 6 years of experience

OR

• High school diploma/GED and 8 years of experience

 
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:             
Core Competencies

• Digital Mindset – Comfortable applying automation, AI, and analytics to optimize processes.
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights.
• Collaboration – Builds strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Execution Excellence – Delivers results with attention to accuracy, timelines, and quality.
• Innovation Focus – Seeks out opportunities for process improvement and digital transformation.

 
Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in data management, visualization, and analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Familiarity with process optimization methodologies.
• Proficiency with visualization and collaboration tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint, Teams).

 
Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of supplier management practices in R&D, pharma, or biotech.
• Experience with supplier performance tracking and compliance metrics.
• Background in process transformation or digital enablement initiatives.

 
Day to Day Responsibilities:          
Key Responsibilities
Digital & Data Enablement

• Develop, maintain, and enhance supplier performance dashboards and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Implement automation and AI-driven solutions to streamline supplier management workflows and reporting.
• Ensure strong data governance, organization, and accessibility across SMPA repositories.
• Analyze supplier-related data and process flows to identify trends and optimization opportunities.

Supplier Performance & Project Support

• Define and track key supplier performance metrics (KPIs) for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Sr. Manager SMPA to expand the SMPA support model across additional functions and supplier groups.
• Support supplier-related initiatives by coordinating project tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
• Deliver actionable business insights that improve efficiency, decision-making, and supplier relationships.

Process Innovation & Collaboration

• Lead efforts to improve supplier oversight workflows by introducing digital optimization and process automation.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
• Document workflows, automation logic, and data models for knowledge transfer and continuous enhancement.
• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, proactively aligning support to evolving business needs.

 
Red Flags:      

• Lack of Hands-On Data/Analytics Experience
• Buzzwords Without Evidence
• Short Tenures/Job Hopping
• Poor Organization in Resume

 
Interview Process: 

• One on one interview
• 2nd round panel

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 50.00/hr.