Sr. Project Lead

Overview

On Site
Hourly
Full Time

Skills

Information Technology
Leadership
Scheduling
Project Management
Contract Management
Billing
Regulatory Compliance
Negotiations
Exceed
Software Licensing
Management
SAP BASIS
Continuous Improvement
Budget
Forecasting
Collaboration
Requirements Elicitation
Business Analysis
Reporting
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Job Details

City : Austin

State : Texas

Neos is Seeking a Sr. Project Lead for a contract role for with our client in Austin, TX.

***REMOTE - CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE U.S.

NEED APPLY***

The primary work location(s) will be at 100% Remote, Work Location With-in the United States.

No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Worker will serve as IT Project Lead and Contract Administration Manager overseeing administration of statewide strategic information technology contracts using prescribed processes in overseeing the operations and activities for monitoring contract performance. This role oversees contract and grant performance by developing metrics, managing deliverables, and coordinating communications. It serves as the primary liaison between agency leadership and vendors, ensuring compliance with contract terms, resolving disputes, and supporting negotiations.

8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead and direct the work of others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

The selected candidate(s) will work under the direction of Texas Education Agency, IT Chief of Staff.

I. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees the operations and activities of monitoring contract and grant performance, including developing and tracking key metrics;

Developing, reviewing and approving of internal contract and grant deliverables;

Coordinating contract and grant communications including scheduling and conducting meetings;

Providing contract and grant status;

Serving as principal project lead and contract liaison between agency management and other customers and collaborating with other Vendors involved in the contract management process;

Overseeing the contract management/monitoring process which includes tasks such as examining scope, billing, fiscal data and eligibility determinations for compliance with contract and grant terms and departmental policies; coordinating and participating in vendor discussions/negotiations; processing of contract and grant documents to ensure understanding and authorizations of contract and grant requirements; and, investigating and resolving discrepancies, complaints, and disputes by negotiating settlement agreements.

Develop, prepare and track budget and LAR documents for various projects.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

20

Required

Knowledge of government regulations, laws and software licensing practices.

20

Required

Operationally manage a portfolio of customer expenditure on a day-to-day basis in line with the overall strategy.

20

Required

Deliver efficiencies and service improvements, leading on continuous improvement initiatives.

15

Required

Knowledge of DCS contract practices.

15

Required

Experience with DCS contract budgeting and forecasting

12

Required

Experience with LAR preparation & forecasting.

8

Required

Experience planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, reporting

5

Preferred

Prior Experience with TEA DCS Contract.

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