Operational Procurement & Project Manager (IT) - 26-03174

Job Title: Operational Procurement & Project Manager (IT)
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Job Type: Contract

Position Overview

"Navitas Partners, LLC" is seeking an experienced Operational Procurement & Project Manager to support IT procurement, contract management, and vendor implementation initiatives. This role requires a strong background in public sector procurement processes, stakeholder coordination, and project execution for technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Procurement Management

• Lead and manage all procurement activities, including new acquisitions and contract renewals, ensuring alignment with IT policies, timelines, and budget requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement leadership and legal/compliance teams to address contractual, regulatory, and risk-related considerations.
• Maintain a comprehensive tracking system for renewals, procurement events, policy exceptions, and key contract milestones.
• Participate in procurement planning meetings to gather requirements and ensure alignment between stakeholders and procurement teams.
• Act as the primary liaison between program teams and procurement stakeholders, resolving issues and ensuring process efficiency.

Solicitation & Proposal Management

• Support development of solicitation documents, including RFQs, RFPs, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Provide guidance on appropriate language to ensure clear and accurate vendor responses.
• Coordinate across program teams, fiscal staff, and stakeholders to compile and finalize solicitation packages.
• Perform quality reviews of solicitation documents prior to submission for publication.

Implementation Project Management

• Lead project management efforts for vendor implementations, including COTS and MOTS technology solutions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, deliverables, and communication frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and technical stakeholders to manage risks and resolve issues.
• Monitor project progress against scope, budget, and contractual obligations; escalate issues as needed.
• Provide regular status updates and documentation to support governance and decision-making.

Contract Management

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for contract-related inquiries and compliance reviews.
• Conduct initial compliance assessments to ensure vendor performance aligns with contractual and technical requirements.
• Escalate complex issues to appropriate leadership for resolution.
• Maintain organized records of contract deliverables, amendments, performance metrics, and issue logs to ensure audit readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in IT procurement, contract management, or project management within a government or large enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, RFP/RFQ development, and vendor management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing COTS/MOTS implementations.
• Familiarity with compliance, risk management, and public sector procurement standards.
• PMP, ITIL, or similar certifications are a plus.

For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com

About Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.