Project Manager

Overview

Remote
On Site
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

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

Job Details

The Client is requires the services of 1 Project Lead 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Project Lead 3, Project Management and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Education Agency.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Education Agency and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Education Agency will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

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.

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

  • 20 Years-Required-Knowledge of government regulations, laws and software licensing practices.
  • 20 Years-Required-Operationally manage a portfolio of customer expenditure on a day-to-day basis in line with the overall strategy.
  • 20 Years-Required-Deliver efficiencies and service improvements, leading on continuous improvement initiatives.
  • 15 Years-Required-Knowledge of DCS contract practices.
  • 15 Years-Required-Experience with DCS contract budgeting and forecasting
  • 12 Years-Required-Experience with LAR preparation & forecasting.
  • 8 Years-Required-Experience planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, reporting
  • 5 Years-Preferred-Prior Experience with TEA DCS Contract.

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