IT Contract Management Director — Procurement & Budget

Illinois Tollway; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is seeking a seasoned IT Contract Manager in Downers Grove, IL to oversee contracts, procurement, and budget monitoring within the Information Technology department.

You will manage contract terms, monitor equipment lifecycle, coordinate with Procurement and Compliance, and develop KPIs to support the authority's goals while delivering reliable services to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or the equivalent years of experience.
• Five years of work experience in procurement, information technology and project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
• Knowledge and understanding of contracts from conception to completion.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and work effectively with minimal supervision while adhering to strict deadlines in a fast-paced complex environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Superior organizational, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to use a range of technology and tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contract terms and conditions and facilitate appropriate action to address issues.
• Monitor equipment end of life/end of service dates and facilitate appropriate action to address issues.
• Collaborate with the Procurement and Compliance Department to procure equipment and services and structure new contracts to meet the evolving business needs of the organization.
• Provide fiscal monitoring and facilitates appropriate action to address issues.
• Utilize departmental objectives, historical trend projections, and performance metrics to prepare the department’s budget and develop KPIs aligned with established goals.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the department’s senior leadership

Skills

Procurement

IT & PM

Communication

Analytical

Confidentiality

Contracts

Project management

Stakeholder management

Organization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent

Job description

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is seeking a seasoned IT Contract Manager in Downers Grove, IL to oversee contracts, procurement, and budget monitoring within the Information Technology department.

You will manage contract terms, monitor equipment lifecycle, coordinate with Procurement and Compliance, and develop KPIs to support the authority's goals while delivering reliable services to customers.