Contract Manager, Complex Procurement

1 month ago

Winnipeg, Canada Manitoba Government Full time

**Contract Manager, Complex Procurement / Contracted**:
PA3 Purchasing Agent 3

Regular/full-time

Department of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services

Procurement and Supply Chain Division / Contracted Programs Management Office

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40348

Salary(s): PA3 $63,907.00 - $77,109.00 per year

Closing Date: January 19, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

A detailed position description is available upon request.

The Contract Manager will lead and manage complex, critical, pan-government contracts or programs and service provider activities. This will include managing any changes to the contracted agreement or statement of work, facilitate complex procurement strategies that support Manitoba’s program and transformation objectives and collaborate with departments to support operational requirements to mitigate risk.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Bachelor’s Degree or completion of a professional procurement designation, project management certification or post-secondary education in business. An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered.
- Experience in managing, planning, developing and executing high value, multi-stage and complex contracts and programs.
- Experience with project management tools and ability to plan and manage projects.
- Experience in change management.
- Understanding of different methods of service provider relationship management with the ability to identify and implement the most appropriate approach.
- Strong interpersonal skills with advanced ability to negotiate with service providers.
- Knowledge of process and continuous improvement.
- Strong written communication skills with experience in developing, reviewing and presenting documentation for complex contracts, projects/programs and recommendation.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Strong political acumen skills with the ability to progress project or program activities.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and resolve complex issues in a highly demanding and fast-paced work environment.

**Desired**:

- Awareness of public procurement best practices, legislation, regulations and trade agreements.

**Duties**:
Reporting to the Director, Contracted Programs Management Office, the Contract Manager’s duties will include;
- Implement modernization and transformation strategies within government programs.
- Conduct performance evaluations and seek return information accordingly.
- Independently manage consultations and negotiations with diverse stakeholders.
- Make recommendations to management on strategies and plans as well procurement and contract issues.
- Advertisement # 40348
- Service Centre 3
- Human Resource Services
- 600-155 Carlton Street
- Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3H8
- Phone: 204-945-8819
- Fax: 204-948-3382

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

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