Job Description: Project Manager (Procurement Transformation Support)
Position Title: Project Manager
Department: Procurement
Location: Washington, DC (4 days onsite, 1 day telework)
Reports To: Senior Project Manager
Overview:
The Project Manager will play a vital role in executing strategic procurement initiatives as part of WMATA’s ongoing Procurement Transformation Plan. The individual will lead and coordinate a variety of key projects aimed at improving training, compliance, sourcing, and operational efficiency across the department.
Responsibilities:
· Lead and coordinate procurement-related projects and special initiatives:
· Customized training for 9 procurement categories
· Rollout of the new COTR program
· Implementation of category-specific terms & conditions and intake questionnaires
· Launch of the Process Improvement Committee and sourcing governance plan
· Assess training needs and execute a comprehensive training program
· Develop and manage milestones for transformation objectives
· Prepare presentation packages for executive leadership and the Board
· Establish and maintain D&F and SOW libraries
· Create and manage a DBE vendor library to support small business initiatives
· Track DBE goals and report progress
· Audit procurement planning tools for accuracy
· Improve record-keeping and reorganize contract file management
Deliverables:
· Project charters and plans
· Executive presentation packages
· Training materials and process documentation
· DBE tracking reports and vendor library
· Updated procurement planning tools
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
· 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in procurement or the public sector
· Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
· PMP or CAPM certification preferred
· Experience with training coordination and process improvement
Pay: $95,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Procurement: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hyattsville, MD 20785 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hyattsville, MD 20785