IT Operational Procurement Manager

Job Title: Operational Procurement Manager (IT)

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Employment Type: Long-term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Operational Procurement Manager to lead and coordinate procurement, contract management, and implementation efforts for IT initiatives. This role will serve as a key liaison between program teams, procurement stakeholders, and vendors to ensure successful execution of procurement activities and technology implementations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Procurement Management

• Lead all procurement and contract renewal activities, ensuring alignment with IT policies, timelines, and budget requirements
• Coordinate with procurement leadership and legal teams to address compliance and risk considerations
• Maintain tracking systems for renewals, procurement events, and contract milestones
• Represent IT in Procurement First meetings and ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Act as the primary liaison between program staff and procurement teams

Solicitation / Proposal Management

• Develop and support RFQs, RFPs, SOWs, and related solicitation documents
• Provide guidance on clear and effective language for vendor responses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and finalize requirements
• Conduct quality reviews of solicitation documents prior to submission

Implementation Project Management

• Lead vendor implementation projects (COTS, MOTS, or similar solutions)
• Create and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Coordinate across teams to manage risks and resolve issues
• Monitor project progress against scope, budget, and contract terms
• Provide regular status updates and reporting

Contract Management

• Serve as the technical point of contact (POC) for contract-related queries
• Perform compliance checks to ensure vendor alignment with contract terms
• Escalate issues to leadership as needed for timely resolution
• Maintain documentation of deliverables, performance metrics, and amendments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Procurement, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, contract management, or IT project management
• Strong experience with RFP/RFQ/SOW development
• Experience managing vendor implementations and contracts
• Knowledge of IT procurement policies and compliance frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with government or public sector procurement
• Familiarity with COTS/MOTS implementations
• PMP, ITIL, or similar certifications

Key Skills

• Procurement & Contract Management
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Risk & Compliance
• Stakeholder Communication