(Agile1)Program Manager, Senior - Axelon Services Corporation
Oakland, CA 94612
About the Job
Senior Program Manager
Oakland, CA
4 Months
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. Hybrid. Highly preferred candidates from within the service territory.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED- must be provided by the vendor or their own: Ergo desk, chair, 2 large monitors, keyboards, mouse, webcam, 100MB stable internet, cellphone
*Client laptop will be provided*
*No mileage reimbursement for 1 round trip to Oakland or San Ramon 2-3 days per week. No meals reimbursement as the role is truly hybrid*
TOP THINGS:
1. Management of IT Contract Governance and facilitation, executive briefings, action items, meeting minutes, executive decisions.
2. Management of the IT PRE-Sourcing intake process for technology evaluation
3. Deal evaluation and recommendations.
Position Summary
Client is seeking a highly motivated, capable program manager for the IT Office of the CIO to lead and manage the Contract Governance and Deal Evaluation / CIO executive briefing of contract transactions.
Contract Governance and Deal Evaluation / CIO Briefing
" A key expectation is you must be proficient in identifying, assessing, and executing opportunities to improve cost, quality, partner performance, speed to market and establishing strong measure and metrics.
" Document your findings, recommendations, and deal summary for executives.
" Capture decisions and action items via meeting minutes and follow up on timely completion of those action items.
" This specialist will help manage a technology intake process and triage and analyze IT technology procurement requests and offer informed recommendations
" Develop and enhance governance frameworks while optimizing structure and requirements for IT technology procurement requests.
" Act as a liaison by working closely with all parties including IT, architecture, security, etc, to help ensure compliance with business practices.
" Develop upstream strategies and approaches necessary to aid technology rationalization/ optimization of the IT technology portfolio
" Identify potential risks in proposed IT contracts structure and propose mitigation strategies
" Monitor IT portfolio budgets, ensuring cost control and alignment with financial planning.
" Stay updated on industry best practices, legal trends, and technology developments related to IT contracts
Experience and / or Qualifications
" Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, IT Management or a related field.
" 8+ years of experience in IT contract management, procurement, or a related governance role.
" Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, software licensing, cloud services, and related vendor management.
" Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
" Attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills and financial acumen
Oakland, CA
4 Months
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. Hybrid. Highly preferred candidates from within the service territory.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED- must be provided by the vendor or their own: Ergo desk, chair, 2 large monitors, keyboards, mouse, webcam, 100MB stable internet, cellphone
*Client laptop will be provided*
*No mileage reimbursement for 1 round trip to Oakland or San Ramon 2-3 days per week. No meals reimbursement as the role is truly hybrid*
TOP THINGS:
1. Management of IT Contract Governance and facilitation, executive briefings, action items, meeting minutes, executive decisions.
2. Management of the IT PRE-Sourcing intake process for technology evaluation
3. Deal evaluation and recommendations.
Position Summary
Client is seeking a highly motivated, capable program manager for the IT Office of the CIO to lead and manage the Contract Governance and Deal Evaluation / CIO executive briefing of contract transactions.
Contract Governance and Deal Evaluation / CIO Briefing
" A key expectation is you must be proficient in identifying, assessing, and executing opportunities to improve cost, quality, partner performance, speed to market and establishing strong measure and metrics.
" Document your findings, recommendations, and deal summary for executives.
" Capture decisions and action items via meeting minutes and follow up on timely completion of those action items.
" This specialist will help manage a technology intake process and triage and analyze IT technology procurement requests and offer informed recommendations
" Develop and enhance governance frameworks while optimizing structure and requirements for IT technology procurement requests.
" Act as a liaison by working closely with all parties including IT, architecture, security, etc, to help ensure compliance with business practices.
" Develop upstream strategies and approaches necessary to aid technology rationalization/ optimization of the IT technology portfolio
" Identify potential risks in proposed IT contracts structure and propose mitigation strategies
" Monitor IT portfolio budgets, ensuring cost control and alignment with financial planning.
" Stay updated on industry best practices, legal trends, and technology developments related to IT contracts
Experience and / or Qualifications
" Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, IT Management or a related field.
" 8+ years of experience in IT contract management, procurement, or a related governance role.
" Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, software licensing, cloud services, and related vendor management.
" Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
" Attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills and financial acumen
Source : Axelon Services Corporation
