Operations Manager, Technology Acquisitions - Procurement Department

Description

About the Role

The Technology Operations Manager is responsible for assisting in providing strategic and operational management for the planning, coordination, and administration of technology related procurement activities.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Manager for Technology Acquisitions, Roles and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead complex negotiations for enterprise software licenses, cloud agreements, hardware lifecycle management, and telecom agreements ;
• Act as the primary liaison between IT, Legal, CSO, Audit and MBD to ensure all technology acquisitions meet security and compliance standards ;
• Initiate the use of innovative procurement methods to achieve agency goals, including cost savings;
• Collaborate with client departments throughout agency to assess needs and provide strategic guidance on all aspects of the procurement;
• Effectively manage multiple assignments simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all deadlines;
• Negotiate high-value contracts with major tech vendors (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Salesforce, Google);
• Manage the pipeline of renewals and contract expirations to prevent service disruptions;
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate procurement risks;
• Work on cross divisional initiatives under the Emerging Technology and Goods and Services umbrella;
• Build competency in an assigned secondary procurement category such as commodities and services, and act as a backup resource to ensure operational resilience and continuity of knowledge;
• Supervise and assist in the coordination of the work of staff in the technology acquisitions division, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within established timelines. Assist in the monitoring of workloads, and provide guidance to procurement staff as needed;
• Contribute to ongoing efforts related to ihub initiatives and AI exploration and expansion;
• Assist in the onboarding of new division staff members
  
  

Minimum Qualificatio ns

• At least 6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, technology purchasing or related field.
• Experience negotiating technology contracts, software licensing agreements, and service agreements.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement best practices
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with procurement, AVM, and Contract management
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of best practices in public procurement inclusive of strategic sourcing methods
• Working knowledge of key technology agreement constructs such as Cloud based, End User License, Maintenance & Subscription agreements
• Comfortable navigating and effectively using Electronic Procurement and sourcing tools such as AVM
• Familiarity with authorization guidelines
• Strong decision-making skills, problem solving
• Market research and negotiation skills
  
  

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

Skills

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 106,392 Midpoint: $ 138,297 Maximum: $ 170, 222

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected] .

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.