IT Vendor Manager

* LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. Hybrid (OGO/San Ramon/Dublin). Highly preferred candidates from within the service territory as the position is high visibility.

* EQUIPMENT

REQUIRED:

a personal phone and stable internet with speeds greater than 400 mbps upload and 40mbps download will be required (no reimbursements for phone and internet). Personal laptop to start until a client laptop is ready.

• Passion and Experience managing the business of Technology
• Project management
• Leadership reporting

Location:

Oakland, California - Hybrid/2-3 days at the Headquarters office

Core business hours 8AM to 5PM.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in IT vendor management, sourcing, or technology strategy.
• Skilled in project management, time management, and reporting to executives.
• Vendor Management:
  Expertise in managing and optimizing relationships with Tier-1 suppliers
• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to develop supplier strategies that align with organization's objectives and enhance supplier relations
• Project Management:
  Proficiency in managing large scale projects, including implementation of new technologies and process improvements
• Negotiation:
  Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and manage supplier contract costs effectively
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to provide guidance and leadership to peers and teams, fostering best practices in vendor management
• Leadership:
  Proven history leading teams to meet or exceed operational targets in vendor management
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks while contributing to broader team goals
• Strong understanding of IT contracts, vendor governance, and technology lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex vendor relationships and restructuring contractual relationships to enhance value.
• Proven success in partnering with cross-functional teams to align vendor solutions with business and technology strategy.
• Strong experience in business case development and financial acumen with experience in cost optimization and contract strategy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence executives and collaborate effectively with technical teams and individual contributors.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, cloud services, and emerging technologies is highly desirable.

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• certifications such as Certified Professional in Supplier Management (CPSM), Certified Technology Procurement Professional (CTPP), or ITIL certification.
• Experience managing vendors within large, complex enterprises and multi-year investment planning cycles.
• Experience with ERP, vendor management or procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Service Now, GEP).
• Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and risk management considerations in IT vendor contracts.
• Strong track record of driving innovation and value creation through vendor partnerships.