General Motors - Cheyenne, WY
posted 3 months ago
The Budget & Vendor Management Specialist for Global Talent at General Motors is a pivotal role that focuses on creating, enabling, maintaining, and propagating an effective and systematic Business Process Management environment. This position is designed to develop and deliver insightful analysis that supports business decision-making across the Talent team. The role offers significant responsibility and interaction with senior management, providing an invaluable opportunity to make a substantial impact within a strategic organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in budget and roadmap development, vendor management, and project management, with a keen attention to detail. While experience in a technical talent management function is preferred, it is not a strict requirement. The specialist will manage a budget exceeding $30 million for the Global Talent & Development team, ensuring that all targets related to budget, efficiency, productivity, and headcount are tracked and reported accurately. In addition to managing the budget, the specialist will lead and participate in budget updates and presentations, manage communication packages, and coordinate all budget, accruals, and forecast plans centrally. The role also involves leveraging the overarching change control process to implement governance that balances daily operational needs with global reporting requirements. The specialist will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of budgeting and vendor management across the Global Talent & Development team, ensuring the integrity of the information through thorough review and validation processes. Furthermore, the specialist will create standard operating procedures for the vendor management cycle and establish robust metrics for vendor audit and compliance. This role requires the ability to influence a diverse team of professionals in a high-demand environment, identify opportunities for operational efficiency, and mentor team members to enhance their knowledge and experience in budget and vendor management processes.