Portfolio Manager

Job Title: TELECOM & NETWORK PORTFOLIO MANAGER

Job Requisition ID: 43931

Closing Date: 1/22/25

Salary: $10,000-10,667/Monthly

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170

Work Authorization: US work authorization required. No Sponsorship Available. W2 only, no C2C. Not eligible for OPT/CPT. 

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment.

This position serves as the Telecom & Network Portfolio Manager leading a team in the Information Technology Management Office responsible for the development and processing of all IT Telecom & Network contracts.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of both strategic sourcing and category management practices, experience in negotiating complex contracts/agreements, vendor management skills and demonstrated expertise within key areas, such as IT services (professional services/labor), IT Telecom & Network, IT and enterprise applications, and/or indirect spend. 

The Telecom & Network Portfolio Manager will evaluate market conditions, strategic supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and price benchmarking and implement solutions by working with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.

In addition, you will analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identifying supply base issues to minimize risk, protect the continuity of supply and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

We welcome interested applicants who can help lead and manage procurement operations inside this exciting and unique environment.

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team! 

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans. 
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position) 
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) 
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year 
• 3 paid personal business days per year 
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave 
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System 
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan 
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility 

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx 

• Serves as the Telecom & Network Portfolio Manager, managing and administering policy and procedure for the general operation of Department procurements for the Telecom & Network portfolio for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Information Technology Management Office (ITPO). 
• In collaboration with the IT Strategic Resourcing Procurement Manager, plans and develops aspects of portfolio and category creation and strategic sourcing, providing leadership and support to ITPO procurement staff for implementation of all sourcing initiatives to deliver productivity while at the same time enhancing customer service for end users and client agencies. 
• Administers Department procurements through subordinate staff overseeing management of procurement of goods and services for DoIT and client agencies. 
• Develops plans to strengthen cost containment and align resources to better leverage spending. 
• Serves as full-line supervisor. 
• Serves as an official agency spokesperson to internal and external entities, vendors, contractors, public, private, and federal officials. 
• In coordination with DoIT Supplier Diversity unit staff, ensures Business Enterprise Program (BFP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP) compliance and deliverables through subordinate personnel. 
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, with courses in business or public administration. 
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a business or public organization, with a focus in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing in a public or private organization. 
• Requires two (2) years of experience supervising professional staff. 

• Four (4) years of professional experience in managing procurement and contracts for IT, telecom, and network portfolios, including the use of electronic procurement systems, contract lifecycle management systems, and other tracking tools in a portfolio or category management role. 
• Four (4) years of professional experience using competitive procurement principles such as IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, or RFIs in planning, developing, negotiating, and implementing strategic sourcing contracts. 
• Four (4) years of professional experience managing vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts to provide the best value to the client. 
• Four (4) years of professional experience developing and implementing long-term sourcing plans, creating strategic sourcing strategies, and managing procurement portfolios to align with organizational goals and enhance end-user satisfaction. 
• Four (4) years of professional experience providing leadership and oversight to procurement teams, including approving procurement actions and ensuring adherence to relevant policies and procedures. 
• Ability to analyze IT and Telecommunication products and services supply markets and trends for potential cost reduction, supply chain risks, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships. 
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to others with clarity and precision. 
• Master’s Degree in Operations Management, Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA), or related advanced degree in business, operations, finance, law, or economics. 
• Certification with Institute of Supply Management (ISM), Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Certified Procurement Professional or Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) as a Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO). 

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

• Requires the ability to verify identity. 
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois. 
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check. 
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines. 
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. 
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties. 
• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity. 
• Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine. 
• Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties. 
• Requires engagement with Business Enterprise Program (BEP) contractors and subcontractors and support for the goals of the BEP program and the Fair Contracting Task Force per Executive Order 2018-07. 

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.