OAG - Procurement & Contract Operations | Project Manager III |

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Within the Procurement and Contract Operations Division, the Project Manager III performs complex project management work specializing in state procurement and contracting processes. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of solicitation projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of solicitation projects; and communicating with both internal and external stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. Work may often provide strategic direction and oversight on highly complex procurement work, including performing some of the most complex solicitations and negotiations as well as performing and overseeing some of the most high-impact purchases; in addition, they may facilitate the development and continuous improvement of departmental systems. May plan, assign, and / or supervise the work of others. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of all Texans.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits () along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Manages solicitation projects, leading the development of sourcing strategies, assessments, alternatives research and analysis, cost-benefit analyses, feasibility studies, and coordinating vendor input (e.g., Requests for Information, demos, and presentations.) Manages procurement projects requiring managing a project team through the procurement process, eliciting requirements, determining pricing structure, communicating with team, stakeholders, and sponsors, and managing project issues and action items.
• Produces contract deliverables in coordination with legal, contracting, procurement, and business divisions, as appropriate
• Assists the A&L Purchasing Team in processing PRs and dispatching POs as assigned by the A&L Manager or Team Lead.
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and / or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

TO APPLY

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER