The Procurement Project Manager for Health and Human Services in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is a dynamic role at the intersection of project management and procurement processes. This professional will lead strategic initiatives by developing and managing comprehensive project plans, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and fostering effective communication among cross-functional teams. With a focus on quality assurance and stakeholder engagement, the Procurement Project Manager will play a vital role in driving the success of projects within the Health and Human Services Department. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership and organizational skills, coupled with a project management credential, such as PMP, and an understanding of public procurement laws and regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community by overseeing critical projects that support the department's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Administrator for the Project Management Office:

• Assemble and lead cross departmental project teams;
• Serve as project manager on procurements within HHS as well as other projects as assigned;
• Manage projects using Agile or Predictive/Waterfall or Hybrid project management models.

• Project Management: develop, implement, and manage procurement projects within the Health and Human Services Department;
• Project Management: create and maintain comprehensive project plans outlining procurement processes, timelines, and milestones;
• Project Management: Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies;
• Procurement Processes: Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring compliance with County policies, state regulations, and federal guidelines where applicable;
• Procurement Processes: Collaborate with departmental stakeholders to define procurement requirements and specifications including performance metrics;
• Prepare and submit regular reports on procurement activities and project status;
• Participate in audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors.

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred;
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, but other recognized project management credentials will be considered;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management with a focus on procurement processes;
• Experience with local government and/or non-profit organizations preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in health and human services or related field;
• Knowledge of public procurement laws, regulations, and best practices.

• Project Management;
• Effective verbal & written communication skills;
• Negotiation/conflict resolution skills;
• Organization & time management skill;
• Problem solving skills/techniques;
• Short & long range planning techniques;
• Statistical analysis skills
• Computer proficiency required for basic computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, and Outlook.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear.? The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.? The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perceptions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee counters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.