What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager 2 (Procurement Liaison) position at NYS Office of Information Technology Services?
Description
Duties Description
Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Technology, the Project Manager 2 (Procurement Liaison) will support the dedicated team’s procurement activities. This role will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of the procurement process, such as initial requirements gathering, work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to facilitate efficient and effective procurement outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
NOTE: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in project management which must include planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance/work intake, portfolio management, capacity/demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing. This experience must include the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans; or current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); or current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Preferred Qualifications
ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.
Some positions may require fingerprinting.
Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.
If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Duties Description
Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Technology, the Project Manager 2 (Procurement Liaison) will support the dedicated team’s procurement activities. This role will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of the procurement process, such as initial requirements gathering, work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to facilitate efficient and effective procurement outcomes.
- Assist in the development and drafting of procurement documents, including requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations for bids (IFBs), and contracts.
- Assist in managing vendor relationships, monitoring performance, and addressing any issues that may arise.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
- Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies to optimize value and efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and share with contract team.
- Assist in the preparation of budget analysis, strategic budget planning, funding requests, and spend reporting for technology initiatives.
- Lead IT Procurement, encompassing SaaS, cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.), infrastructure, and professional services contracts.
- Perform market research to determine best pricing strategies and negotiating contractual terms.
Minimum Qualifications
NOTE: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in project management which must include planning and at least three other of the management process groups: origination (including governance/work intake, portfolio management, capacity/demand planning); initiating; executing; controlling; and, closing. This experience must include the development of project management deliverables, such as scope statements, schedules, budgets, quality plans, risk plans, and communication plans; or current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); or current certification from the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement and Contract Management, or a related field.
- A minimum of five years of recent experience in procurement, sourcing, contracting, or purchasing.
- Experience leading IT Procurement, encompassing SaaS, cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.), infrastructure, and professional services contracts.
- Experience with high dollar and/or complex procurements, supply chain dynamics, and/or public-sector procurement.
- Technical Procurement Knowledge.
- Project management skills.
ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.
Some positions may require fingerprinting.
Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.
If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
- NYS Deferred Compensation
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- And many more.
Salary : $86,681 - $109,650