What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Procurement Project Manager position at American Business Solutions Inc.?
Overview:
Engagement Type
ContractComplete 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 OIT, 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 OIT staff on recommended language to support accurate vendor responses.
- Facilitate coordination across PDE program areas, OIT, 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.Required/Desired Skills
Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Project management experience Required 2.0 Years RFx development experience Required 1.0 Years Business analysis Required 2.0 Years SOW development experience Required 1.0 Years Procurement experience Required 1.0 Years
Skills:
Project management experience,RFx development experience,Business analysis,SOW development experience,Procurement experience
Engagement Type
ContractComplete 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 OIT, 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 OIT staff on recommended language to support accurate vendor responses.
- Facilitate coordination across PDE program areas, OIT, 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.Required/Desired Skills
Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Project management experience Required 2.0 Years RFx development experience Required 1.0 Years Business analysis Required 2.0 Years SOW development experience Required 1.0 Years Procurement experience Required 1.0 Years
Skills:
Project management experience,RFx development experience,Business analysis,SOW development experience,Procurement experience