Associate Director Technology and Operations

The Mayors Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that manages procurement citywide from planning and release of agency solicitations to payment of vendors. Annually agencies procure billions in products and services from a diverse pool of vendors that represent various industries. MOCS therefore aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair transparent efficient and costeffective.

MOCS makes it easier to do business through use of endtoend technology tools increases transparency by publication of enriched data and hosting public hearings and strengthens procurement operations by providing direct assistance and resources to all stakeholders. MOCS also partners with agencies and vendors to identify areas for policy reform resulting in ongoing process improvement to reduce administrative burdens and increase the positive impact of services on communities. The MOCS Director serves as the City Chief Procurement Officer.

MOCS is seeking to hire an experienced highly motivated Associate Director Technology and Operations in the Procurement Operations division. Reporting to XXX the Associate Director will be responsible to work crossfunctionally with all internal and external stakeholders to lead and implement new unit technology projects including PASSPort system. The Associate Director will function as a critical member serving as a thought partner and executing projects to advance strategic priorities and critical MOCS program initiatives. The candidate will be expected to exercise independent judgement handle sensitive matters confidentially and with significant discretion and execute tasks that make it easier for operational leads and the program teams to conduct their duties.

Duties will include but not be limited to:
Function as a lead PASSPort and procurement subject matter expert and policy advisor for the unit and agency stakeholders
Assist clients with procurement planning and strategic sourcing as well as troubleshooting technical issues
Analyze business requirements for IT solutions and automation of the M/WBE program to improve processes for outreach and compliance
Manage the development and enhancement of the OPC SharePoint portfolio of projects and processes to ensure strategic alignment with the agency streamline dependencies manage ProAccess database track activities and report on procurement metrics
Independently identify develop and advocate for projects and tools that improve division automation and efficiency
Lead and coordinate interagency procurementrelated logistics trainings and materials for meetings
Represent MOCS on external meetings with City agencies
Serve as project manager for other various initiatives as necessary

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to analyze data and summarize research to lead ongoing improvements in procurement operations and services.
Excellent analytical negotiating interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels vertically.
Ability to troubleshoot issues by utilizing materials research creative thinking and problemsolving skills.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of procurement lifecycle from requisition through contract closeout across all procurement methodologies.
Maintain and update knowledge base records and protocols.
Proficiency in FMS3 PASSPort and Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications :

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative analytic coordinative supervisory or liaison responsibilities

3. Do you have a fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question 2 above

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions 1 2 and/or 3 above

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime