RQ00679 - Program Manager- Senior

• A minimum of 10+ years hands-on experience in Procurement and contract administration in Government jurisdictions and or large private sector organizations.
  
• Extensive (over 5 years) IT Procurement experience in Government jurisdictions and or large private sector organizations.
  
• Extensive experience with traditional and innovative project management processes, techniques, tools across agile, waterfall, iterative methods associated tools.
  
• Strong IT knowledge and cyber relevance with cyber threats, trends and technologies.
  
• Tenacious and willing to support the team during peak volumes and workloads with various activities.
  
• Strong in process management and controls to minimize risks exposure
  
• Ability to lead efficient communication between all project stakeholders, including internal teams and clients Ability to achieve business objectives through influencing and effectively working with key stakeholders.
  
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills (comfortable & confident communicating at all levels including business partners, leadership and vendors.
  
• Demonstrated critical thinking and strategic planning skills.
  
• Maximo experience mandatory
  

Deliverables

• Prepare requirements for all city-wide call documents such as requests for proposal (RFP), requests for quotation (RFQ), requests for supplier qualification (RFSQ), Invitational Calls, Non-competitive Procurement, etc. for technology related products and services before they are sent to PMMD for issuance.
  
• Leads and/or provides support with the evaluation of responses and reviews final recommendations prior to their submission to PMMD
  
• Reviews documentation such as proposals, communications, reports, legal agreements and provides feedback to ensure adherence to procedures, RFP document and responses, and ensures information is clear and fair to mitigate risk to the City. Liaises with Legal Services, Internal Audit Services, Risk Management, and Corporate Finance.
  
• Provides leadership and guidance on processes related to technology procurement life cycle of contracted services across the City to ensure the administration and delivery of the services meet client needs and adhere to approved procedures.
  
• Negotiates with and persuades management, clients, and various stakeholders often with competing and conflicting goals, objectives and priorities. Works to understand client requirements, vendor terms, and city objectives in order to reach an optimal agreement, managing risk to the city and ensuring compliance with procurement framework and policies 
  

Requirements

Must Haves:  

• A minimum of 10+ years hands-on experience in Public Procurement and contract administration in Government jurisdictions and or large private sector organizations.
  
• 10+ years Extensive experience with traditional and innovative project management processes, techniques, tools across agile, waterfall, iterative methods associated tools. 
  
• Maximo experience mandatory