Program Manager

4 weeks ago

San Jose, United States City of San Jose Full time
The Finance Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Program Manager vacancy in the Purchasing and Risk Management Division. If you are interested in this position, please apply
 
The mission of the Finance Department is to strategically manage the City of San José’s financial resources for all stakeholders. 
 The Finance Department has five core divisions:
  • Accounting
  • Administration
  • Debt & Treasury Management
  • Purchasing & Risk Management
  • Revenue Management
 
The Finance Department works in partnership with the departments of Human Resources, Information Technology, and Public Works as the City’s Strategic Support City Service Area to effectively develop, manage, and safeguard City fiscal, physical, technological, and human resources to enable and enhance the delivery of City services and projects. The Finance Department has a $24.2 million operating budget and 134 budgeted full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Reporting directly to the City’s Chief Procurement Officer, the Program Manager will work both independently and collaboratively, and will exhibit cross-functional expertise in procurement, contracting and information technology. The Program Manager will have five (5) direct reports (Senior Analysts) and five (5) indirect reports (4 Analysts and 1 Buyer) and will provide leadership, development, and mentorship for the reports. The essential job duties of this Program Manager position include:
  • Plan, direct, and manage multiple procurement and contracting services for City departments. 
  • Lead all major Information Technology (IT) procurements.
  • Work closely with the IT Department and City Departments on purchasing, contracting, and ongoing vendor management for all enterprise systems, including Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), payroll, online permitting, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, mobile data computers for the Police Department, and all network upgrades. 
  • Analyze, negotiate, and maintain the City's IT software licensing agreements. 
  • Provide guidance and assistance to City staff with developing scope of work and specifications for IT procurements. 
  • Evaluate procurement requests by City staff and advice on the appropriate procurement vehicles.
  • Oversee preparation and issuance of documentation required for competitive solicitations including but not limited to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs). 
  • Negotiate, prepare, and write complex contracts; negotiate and review contract amendments and change orders. 
  • Provide leadership, direction, and assistance to City departments on  procurement and contract negotiation activities.
  • Write and present action memoranda to the City Council and City Council Committees.
  • Provide procurement-related training to City staff.
  • Represent the Finance Department on cross department projects and meetings.  

Education and Experience  

Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field AND five (5) years of directly-related experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.  

Exception (for Program Managers working in trade units only) Education and Experience   Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field and five (5) years of directly-related experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Acceptable Substitution: Additional years of directly-related experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Required Licensing Some positions may require licensing Desired Qualifications
-Master’s degree in a closely related field.
-Experience procuring IT hardware and software.
-Experience in public sector procurements.
-Advanced MS Work and MS Excel skills level.
-Procurement-related professional certifications.
 
Competencies:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, rules and principles associated with procurement in the public sector, negotiating and managing contracts, and procurement-related federal and state rules and regulations. Expereince with the following appication:  SharePoint.
 
Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.                            
 
Computer Skills - Experience with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
 
Decision Making- Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
 
Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
 
Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
 
Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.
 
Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
 
Social Awareness - Demonstrates the ability to read or sense other people’s emotions and how they influence the situation of interest or concern; demonstrates empathy and organizational awareness.
 
Change Management – Demonstrates support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
Selection Process: 
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s education, training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all the supplemental questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Michelle Harrison athr_finance@sanjoseca.gov. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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