Procurement Project Manager

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