Procurement Manager

Ventures Unlimited Inc
Harrisburg, PA

Position Details:

  • Job Title: IT Project Manager / Procurement Management
  • Location: Harrisburg, PA
  • Interview: Webcam / Possible F2F


Key Responsibilities

Operational Procurement Management

  • Lead and manage new procurement activities and contract renewals, ensuring alignment with IT policies, agency timelines, and budget requirements.
  • Coordinate with Procurement Managers, Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC), and legal teams to address compliance and contractual considerations.
  • Maintain tracking systems for contract renewals, procurement events, policy exceptions, and major milestones.
  • Attend PDE Procurement First meetings to represent OIT and gather procurement requirements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between program staff and procurement stakeholders to resolve process and requirement issues.

Solicitation / Proposal Management

  • Support development of RFQs, RFPs, Statements of Work (SOW), and solicitation documents.
  • Provide guidance to teams to ensure clear requirements and accurate vendor responses.
  • Coordinate across program teams, OIT staff, fiscal teams, and procurement partners to finalize solicitation packages.
  • Conduct quality reviews of solicitation documentation before submission for procurement publication.

Implementation Project Management

  • Lead vendor implementation projects including COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) and MOTS (Modified Off-The-Shelf) technology solutions.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and communication strategies.
  • Coordinate across internal teams, vendors, and technical stakeholders to manage project risks and issues.
  • Track project progress related to scope, budget, and contract deliverables.
  • Provide regular project status reports and governance documentation.

Contract Management

  • Serve as the first technical point of contact for contract-related technical questions and compliance checks.
  • Monitor vendor activities to ensure compliance with contract terms and technical requirements.
  • Escalate issues to the Business Relationship Manager (BRM) when necessary.
  • Maintain documentation including deliverables, amendments, issue logs, and performance metrics for audit readiness.

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