IT Contract & Procurement Director

Illinois Tollway; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Tollway is seeking a General Manager of IT Contract Management to oversee contracts, procurement, and budgetary processes. This leadership role focuses on minimizing disruption and aligning contracts with strategic goals across the organization.

The position requires five years of procurement, IT and project management experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Management.
• Minimum five years in procurement, IT and project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contract terms and conditions and address issues.
• Track equipment end of life/end of service dates and act accordingly.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Compliance to procure equipment and services and structure new contracts.
• Provide fiscal monitoring and action to address issues.
• Prepare department budget and develop KPIs aligned with goals.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by senior leadership.

Skills

Procurement experience

IT experience

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Contract management

Multi-project prioritization

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Illinois Tollway is seeking a General Manager of IT Contract Management to oversee contracts, procurement, and budgetary processes. This leadership role focuses on minimizing disruption and aligning contracts with strategic goals across the organization.

The position requires five years of procurement, IT and project management experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines. Equal opportunity employer.