Procurement Manager

Crescens Inc.

Harrisburg, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Business Analysis, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Communication Skills, Contract Approval, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Customer/Client Research, IT Procurement, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Onboarding, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Relationship Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk, Risk Management, Statement of Work (SOW), Support Documentation, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Harrisburg, PA
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title: IT Procurement Project Manager
Location: Harrisburg, PA(Hybrid)
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description:
Operational Procurement Management
  • Lead and manage all new procurement and contract renewal activities, ensuring alignment with IT policies, timelines, and agency and budget requirements.
  • Coordinate with GGDC Procurement Manager and other GRC or enterprise legal resources as needed to address compliance, contractual, or risk-related considerations.
  • Maintain a comprehensive tracking system for upcoming renewals, procurement events, policy exceptions (PEs), and major contract milestones to ensure proactive engagement and timely execution.
  • Attend all PDE Procurement First meetings to represent OA Client, gather requirements, and ensure consistent understanding between stakeholders and procurement partners.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between program staff and procurement stakeholders, clarifying needs and resolving process issues as they arise.
  • Solicitation / Proposal Management
  • Support PDE teams in developing solicitation materials, including RFQs, RFPs, SOWs, and related documents, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with IT standards.
  • Advise program and Client staff on recommended language to support accurate vendor responses.
  • Facilitate coordination across PDE program areas, Client, fiscal staff, and other contributors to gather inputs, reconcile differing needs, and advance solicitation packages to completion.
  • Provide quality review on final solicitation documents before submission to procurement for publication.
Implementation Project Management
  • Serve as the lead project manager for vendor implementation efforts, including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), modified off-the-shelf (MOTS), or similar technology solutions.
  • Establish and maintain project plans, timelines, deliverables, and communication structures to ensure successful vendor onboarding and solution implementation.
  • Coordinate across internal teams, vendor personnel, and technical stakeholders to manage risks, resolve issues, and maintain forward momentum.
  • Track project progress against scope, budget, and contractual obligations, escalating concerns as needed to leadership.
  • Provide regular status reporting and documentation to support transparency, informed decision-making, and effective project governance.
Contract Management
  • Serve as the first technical point of contact (POC) for technical questions, contract compliance checks, and interpretation of technical obligations.
  • Perform initial compliance assessments to ensure vendor activities align with contract terms, technical requirements, and program expectations.
  • Escalate issues, concerns, or complex technical questions to the Business
  • Relationship Manager (BRM) as appropriate, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
  • Maintain an organized record of contract deliverables, performance metrics, amendments, and issue logs to support oversight and audit readiness.

Required Skills:
  • Project management experience
  • RFx development experience
  • Business analysis
  • SOW development experience
  • Procurement experience

About the Company

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Crescens Inc.

Crescens Inc. is an industry leader in providing IT staffing services and tailored workforce solutions to meet the demanding expectations and distinctive needs of clients across the United States and Canada.  We have grown tremendously in the past years and have been applauded by our clients for the quality of workforce and the quick turnaround time. We have evolved from good service to great service and all management plans are geared towards quality

Our vision is to be the best in Talent Acquisition and strive for excellence consistently by focusing on four performance dimensions; Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Risk.  A satisfied client and candidate are the backbone to our continued success. Headquartered in New Jersey, we are a team with unique expertise to deliver exceptional results to our clients by setting benchmarks and establishing best practices. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://crescensinc.com/