A Day In The Life Of A Sustainable Procurement And Supply Chain Risk Lead At Efficio
A senior manager's day, according to Ruzual, is heavily reliant on communication, starting and ending with "calls," managing internal and external stakeholders. This involves blocking out time for focused work on deliverables amidst a busy schedule of calls, aiming to finalize communication by 6:00 PM to maintain work-life balance.
Communication, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Time Management
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Ruzual Boparai
Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain Risk Lead
Efficio
Georgian College, McMaster University
N/A
Engineering - Mechanical
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Senior managers frequently start and end their days with calls to manage internal and external stakeholders.
2. A significant portion of the day involves calls to gather information and ensure project deliverables are met.
3. Effective time management is crucial, with senior managers often scheduling blocks of time for focused work and aiming to finish calls by a certain time to maintain a work-life balance.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a senior manager look like?
My day starts and ends with calls. There are a lot of calls throughout the day because I manage stakeholders across the board, both internally and externally.
I start my day at either eight or nine, depending on how busy I am and how many calls I have. I kickstart almost all my days with calls. The first hour or two is spent on the phone, just making sure I have all the information I need to deliver the project or collect anything specific.
Then, I block time in my calendar to work on deliverables. I wrap up my day with calls as well. I try to finish the call portion of everything by 6:00 PM and not let it spill into my personal time.