State Cards Program Manager

General Description:

 

The State Cards Program Manager position is presents a unique opportunity to have ownership and oversight in managing the Purchasing Card, Travel Card and Fuel Card for the state of Georgia.  In this challenging role, the individual will be charged with the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for administration of the program.  He/she will provide procedural guidance and technical assistance to state and local government to maximize the program’s potential.  Manages and coordinates the daily activities of the program as well as provides leadership in insight to improve accounting processes.  Takes the necessary steps to bring about improvements in program management and oversight; strengthening internal controls and monitors transaction activity to minimize fraudulent, improper and abusive purchase card transactions.  Creates and implements effective internal controls over the selection and training of card holders, and develops performance measures to assess the adequacy of internal control activities.  Must be strategically focused in management abilities for this enterprise wide program to market and drive growth. 

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

§      Manages the day-to-day operations as well as strategic operations of a large scale program that includes the financial monitoring of all state agency and university’s purchasing, travel and fuel card activities.

 

 

§      Develops and implements policies and procedures for the issuance and usage of the various purchasing cards and technology to support the program.

 

 

§      Maintains and monitors the automated data system for the program.

 

 

§      Responsible for all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.

 

 

§      Serves as a subject matter expert to state and local governments on card usage.

 

 

§      Serves of official liaison between DOAS and all external organizations; will deliver public presentations and administers day-to-day communication activities for the program.

 

 

§      Develops and maintains strategic and compliance reports.

 

 

§      Interprets data transmitted from the agencies to the bank or from 3rd party providers.

 

 

§      Markets the program to potential customers; initiates strategic relationships with key vendors to ensure cost and quality benefits.

 

 

§      Develops new strategies and applications for expanding the program.

 

 

§      Initiates negotiations and manages contracts in order to leverage buying power for any program related procurements.

 

 

§      Establishes and maintains dashboard metrics to evaluate effectiveness of program outcomes and implement enhancements as needed.

 

 

§      Evaluate general card program practices and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness. 

 

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

§       Strong oral and written communication, and presentation skills; strong interpersonal skills

 

 

§        Excellent program management experience that demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines

 

 

§       Strong attention to detail

 

 

§       Strong analytical skills

 

 

§       Strong contract development and administration skills 



































Minimum Qualifications:

 

Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or public administration (MPA), Accounting, Finance or related field AND 2 years of professional purchasing card administration experience for a large purchasing card program, or experience in banking, financial accounts management or program management with demonstrated oversight of large scale financial projects, programs or business initiatives.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field AND 4 years of professional purchasing card administration experience for a large purchasing card program, or experience in banking, financial accounts management or program management with demonstrated oversight of large scale financial projects, programs or business initiatives.

OR

Eight years of professional purchasing card administration experience for a large purchasing card program, or experience in banking, financial accounts management or program management with demonstrated oversight of large scale financial projects, programs or business initiatives. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following: Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or public administration (MPA), Accounting, Finance or related field AND four years of professional purchasing card administration experience for a large purchasing card program, or experience in banking, financial accounts management or program management with demonstrated oversight of large scale financial projects, programs or business initiatives Certification as a Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) Government purchasing card experience Experience with Works Payment management Applications or other financial application systems CPA

 

How to Apply:

 

Submit your resume via email to doashr@doas.ga.gov or fax to 404-463-3699.  Please reference the job title or announcement number for which you are applying.  We are an equal opportunity employer. Please indicate salary requirement with your submission.