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Form of workTitle:DMV Information Technology Category Manager - Position Number 00494
State Role Title: Program Admin Specialist III
Hiring Range: commensurate with experience up to $116,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Location:HUMAN RESOURCES
Agency Website:ww.dmv.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Are you an experienced Category Manager looking for a rewarding career in the Commonwealth? The Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking someone like you to support Information Technology procurement efforts.
As an IT Category Manager for the DMV, you will serve as the subject matter expert, create partnerships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, and ensure that category plans and sourcing strategies meet business goals.
In order to oversee complex, multi-unit acquisitions, you will have an in-depth understanding of the marketplace, vendors and your client's needs. In addition to understanding the procurement lifecycle in the Commonwealth, you'll need the ability to champion complex projects with multiple parties including VITA, the purchaser, the procurement team and finance.
Serving as the Category Manager means that you will not only know the marketplace but will have facilitated a thorough understanding of needs and requirements to research, assess, present and champion the best solution for DMV.
Responsibilities Include:
Serve as agency expert on IT products, particularly those that are already within the agency's portfolio to ensure maximum use of existing contracts.
Building relationships with the client, vendors, and procurement agencies to ensure a complete understanding of not only products in the marketplace, but price/value and the comprehensive procurement process.
Lead cross-functional teams in the development of specifications, RFIs, RFPs, contracts and sourcing strategies.
Engage stakeholders including the client, the procurement team, executive leaders, risk management, finance and VITA.
Lead category procurement officers to optimize spend and make expedient, sound investments for DMV.
Create sourcing and category strategies that support the agency in efficient use of limited resources, speeding time to project implementation.
Identify effective sourcing and category management strategies for the Technology category through a variety of procurement tools and best practices, including spend analysis, market analysis and business intelligence.
Create negotiation strategies to ensure the agency receives the maximum value possible, including creative and alternative solutions that benefit all parties.
Collaborate on contract development and review.
Manage the agency's vendor portfolio and act as Contract Manager for issues with vendors.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition,DMVserves a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations.DMVoperates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don't just talk about our core values, we live them!
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of Category Management, Procurement, Contract Management, Project Management, Information Technology and/or relative industries.
• Strong knowledge of Category Management, Procurement, Contract Management, Project Management and/or Information Technology principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft software and tools.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
Additional Considerations
• Bachelor or Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field to position the position competencies.
• Procurement and/or Category Manager certification (e.g., VCO, VCCO, CSCP, CPM, CPSM).
• Experience working in public sector procurement.
• Knowledge of Virginia procurement laws and regulations.
• Experience managing complex IT procurement projects.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve cost savings and efficiencies in IT procurement.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify .
All applicants for employment must consent to a driver history and criminal background check. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required on selected applicant(s). During your employment with DMV as a condition of employment, DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions including suspension of license.
Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience as well as years of experience in order to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.
Contact Information
Name: DMV Employment
Phone: 804 367-0528
Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
State Role Title: Program Admin Specialist III
Hiring Range: commensurate with experience up to $116,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Location:HUMAN RESOURCES
Agency Website:ww.dmv.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Are you an experienced Category Manager looking for a rewarding career in the Commonwealth? The Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking someone like you to support Information Technology procurement efforts.
As an IT Category Manager for the DMV, you will serve as the subject matter expert, create partnerships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, and ensure that category plans and sourcing strategies meet business goals.
In order to oversee complex, multi-unit acquisitions, you will have an in-depth understanding of the marketplace, vendors and your client's needs. In addition to understanding the procurement lifecycle in the Commonwealth, you'll need the ability to champion complex projects with multiple parties including VITA, the purchaser, the procurement team and finance.
Serving as the Category Manager means that you will not only know the marketplace but will have facilitated a thorough understanding of needs and requirements to research, assess, present and champion the best solution for DMV.
Responsibilities Include:
Serve as agency expert on IT products, particularly those that are already within the agency's portfolio to ensure maximum use of existing contracts.
Building relationships with the client, vendors, and procurement agencies to ensure a complete understanding of not only products in the marketplace, but price/value and the comprehensive procurement process.
Lead cross-functional teams in the development of specifications, RFIs, RFPs, contracts and sourcing strategies.
Engage stakeholders including the client, the procurement team, executive leaders, risk management, finance and VITA.
Lead category procurement officers to optimize spend and make expedient, sound investments for DMV.
Create sourcing and category strategies that support the agency in efficient use of limited resources, speeding time to project implementation.
Identify effective sourcing and category management strategies for the Technology category through a variety of procurement tools and best practices, including spend analysis, market analysis and business intelligence.
Create negotiation strategies to ensure the agency receives the maximum value possible, including creative and alternative solutions that benefit all parties.
Collaborate on contract development and review.
Manage the agency's vendor portfolio and act as Contract Manager for issues with vendors.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition,DMVserves a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations.DMVoperates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don't just talk about our core values, we live them!
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of Category Management, Procurement, Contract Management, Project Management, Information Technology and/or relative industries.
• Strong knowledge of Category Management, Procurement, Contract Management, Project Management and/or Information Technology principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft software and tools.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
Additional Considerations
• Bachelor or Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field to position the position competencies.
• Procurement and/or Category Manager certification (e.g., VCO, VCCO, CSCP, CPM, CPSM).
• Experience working in public sector procurement.
• Knowledge of Virginia procurement laws and regulations.
• Experience managing complex IT procurement projects.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve cost savings and efficiencies in IT procurement.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify .
All applicants for employment must consent to a driver history and criminal background check. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required on selected applicant(s). During your employment with DMV as a condition of employment, DMV will be alerted of any moving violation convictions including suspension of license.
Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience as well as years of experience in order to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.
Contact Information
Name: DMV Employment
Phone: 804 367-0528
Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
