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