Project Manager Procurement Documentation & Policy (Government Contracts)

Position Overview: Seeking an experienced Project Manager Procurement Documentation & Policy (Government Contracts) to support the Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) within the DC Government (length of this project is approx 12 Months). The role involves overseeing documentation, policy development, and process improvement for the PASS Modernization Project, which is transitioning from an on-premises procurement system to a modern cloud solution. This position requires strong project management, communication, and writing skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules and documentation. Coordinate weekly workstream status reports and develop PMO updates using Microsoft PowerPoint. Report project progress and performance to PMO and executive leadership. Organize and maintain all project artifacts in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. Lead the development and revision of procurement templates, policies, procedures, and documents. Ensure all templates and policies meet legal, regulatory, and organizational standards. Collaborate with legal staff, OCP leadership, procurement teams, and subject matter experts. Facilitate workshops or meetings to define documentation requirements. Review existing documents and recommend improvements for clarity and compliance. Produce high-quality documentation and simple step-by-step job aids. Translate strategic goals into actionable project plans including resource management, training, communications, testing, go-live readiness, and post-launch support. Manage risks, actions, issues, and decisions (RAID) and oversee change management and communications tracking. Balance competing priorities and align multiple workstreams across functional and technical teams. Participate in PMO and Steering Committee meetings, documenting key decisions and next steps. Serve as a liaison to ensure smooth communication among project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum 16 years of project management experience, particularly in technical writing or document management. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to various audiences. Proven leadership and decision-making experience managing onsite and remote teams. Must be willing to work onsite four days per week.

Preferred Qualifications: PMP certification. Experience with contract law or government procurement processes. Experience managing cloud ERP system testing. Hands-on experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Teams. English Native or bilingual proficiency.