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Transdev North America · 2 weeks ago

Director of Contract Compliance and Procurement

Boston, MA

Contract

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$105K/yr - $123K/yr

5+ years exp

Transdev North America is a leader in mobility solutions, operating transportation systems across the U.S. They are seeking a Director of Contract Compliance and Procurement to oversee the Boston Public Schools transportation contract. This role involves ensuring contract compliance, managing procurement activities, and serving as a liaison between Transdev and BPS.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Monitor performance data from all company departments to proactively address trends that warrant management attention

Review internal control processes; ensure that business processes are contract compliant, properly documented, support a strong control environment; and direct improvements and process changes as needed

Oversee procurement activities, documentation, schedules, and budgets for transportation projects and purchases of goods and subcontracted services exceeding established dollar thresholds

Oversee internal processing of contracts in compliance with Transdev's established approval thresholds and delegations of authority

Prepare procurement award recommendations for the General Manager and BPS

Direct the development of annual goals and performance related reports and assist with resolution of any contract related disputes

Monitor administrative and operational matters that affect financial and performance reporting, as well as compliance with contract deliverables

Establish compliance standards and design improvements to internal control structures

Assist with aligning monetary resources, developing action plans, measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing impact of variances

Participate in project meetings and other events

Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information

Perform special projects and other duties as required

Qualification

Contract complianceProcurement managementProject managementPublic procurement policyFinancial complianceMicrosoft 365CoachingTime managementWritten communicationOral communicationInterpersonal skillsConflict resolutionMentoring

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related subject

Four (4) years of recent experience in contracting, project management, and procurement of goods and services

Five (5) years of relevant work experience in a compliance environment, preferably in legal financial compliance

Ability to assess, interpret, apply, and improve work processes and procedures

Must be detail oriented, well organized, and possess effective time management skills

Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and similar programs

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills

Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small groups

Ability to compose executive level correspondence, executive summaries and reports

Ability to coach and mentor employees, assign work, develop employees, assess performance and provide performance feedback

Proven customer service, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers at all levels and demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy, and utilize good judgment and discretion

Must work and interact effectively with diverse groups

Adhere to a dress code that demonstrates professionalism and respect

Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.)

Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen