Procurement Manager

Role: Procurement Manager
Location: Dauphin County, PA - Hybrid Need local
Contract - 6 - 12 Months


Visa - Any visa will work except OPT & EAD & H1


Complete Description:
Operational Procurement Management
- Lead and manage all new procurement and contract renewal activities, ensuring alignment with IT policies, timelines, and agency and budget requirements.
- Coordinate with GGDC Procurement Manager and other GRC or enterprise legal resources as needed to address compliance, contractual, or risk-related considerations.
- Maintain a comprehensive tracking system for upcoming renewals, procurement events, policy exceptions (PEs), and major contract milestones to ensure proactive engagement and timely execution.
- Attend all PDE Procurement First meetings to represent OA Client, gather requirements, and ensure consistent understanding between stakeholders and procurement partners.
- Serve as the primary liaison between program staff and procurement stakeholders, clarifying needs and resolving process issues as they arise.


Solicitation / Proposal Management
- Support PDE teams in developing solicitation materials, including RFQs, RFPs, SOWs, and related documents, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with IT standards.
- Advise program and Client staff on recommended language to support accurate vendor responses.
- Facilitate coordination across PDE program areas, Client, fiscal staff, and other contributors to gather inputs, reconcile differing needs, and advance solicitation packages to completion.
- Provide quality review on final solicitation documents before submission to procurement for publication.


Implementation Project Management
- Serve as the lead project manager for vendor implementation efforts, including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), modified off-the-shelf (MOTS), or similar technology solutions.
- Establish and maintain project plans, timelines, deliverables, and communication structures to ensure successful vendor onboarding and solution implementation.
- Coordinate across internal teams, vendor personnel, and technical stakeholders to manage risks, resolve issues, and maintain forward momentum.
- Track project progress against scope, budget, and contractual obligations, escalating concerns as needed to leadership.
- Provide regular status reporting and documentation to support transparency, informed decision-making, and effective project governance.


Contract Management
- Serve as the first technical point of contact (POC) for technical questions, contract compliance checks, and interpretation of technical obligations.
- Perform initial compliance assessments to ensure vendor activities align with contract terms, technical requirements, and program expectations.
- Escalate issues, concerns, or complex technical questions to the Business Relationship Manager (BRM) as appropriate, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
- Maintain an organized record of contract deliverables, performance metrics, amendments, and issue logs to support oversight and audit readiness.