[Hiring] Project Manager (Contract Manager) @Creative Information Technology, Inc.

Role Description

Client is seeking an experienced Contract Manager (with the right to hire upon completion of the six-month contract term) to provide procurement and contract management support to the Office of Information Technology (OIT). The consultant will assist in ensuring that OIT obtains reliable, cost-efficient and timely goods and services while adhering to all County procurement policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices. This position will work closely with County Procurement and County Legal to ensure OIT stakeholders maintain compliance and support operational efficiency.

• Initiate, develop and implement Information Technology related contracts and support the Contract Manager.
• Interface with various levels of personnel and management throughout the County, as well as with external vendors and contractors.
• Prepare solicitations (RFB, RFP, RFQ) and administer the contracts until performance is completed.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) and support the management of related documentation, vendor demonstrations, and Q&A activities.
• Perform all steps of the procurement process such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, review of documents, tracking approvals, facilitating legal and purchasing review, and moving contract documents and amendments through the collaboration and approval process within OIT.
• Monitor all financial aspects of assigned contracts (e.g. monitoring funding, burn rate, and expenditures).
• Support day-to-day procurement operations within OIT, including supplier performance monitoring, contract expiration monitoring/renewals, contract scope monitoring/change development/dispute coordination.
• Ensure all relevant documentation accompanies contracts, and maintain digital and hard copies of relevant documentation.
• Share and provide clarity of contract processes, conditions, and details with employees.
• Maintain schedules/calendars for the Contract Office in preparation, organization, setting agenda, taking notes and minutes, developing action items, and general follow-up of meetings.
• Communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• 2 Years of contract management experience.
• 2 Years of experience in Information Technology administrative support.
• 4 years of experience with Microsoft Office Software.
• Fundamental knowledge of Infrastructure concepts.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional organization and coordination skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, independently, and multi-task.

Preferred Qualification

• Knowledge of IT purchasing for government entities (Federal, State, or Local).
• Experience in managing high profile programs for enterprise solutions.