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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Sourcing & Enterprise Services Manager, Digital & Technology Services - **Company:** Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Performance Improvement, LLC - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Microsoft Software, Network Programming, Oracle (Applications), Salesforce.Com, SAP (Applications), Software Asset Management, Usage Analysis, Information Technology, Hardware Asset Management, Multiplatform - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/it-sourcing-enterprise-services-manager-digital-technology-services-houston-tx--5bfd1485-fdc6-41fd-9a47-b71757f11fa7 ## About the Role * Commercial contract development, review, and negotiation across IT services, software, cloud, infrastructure, and professional services contracts * Software and hardware asset management - licensing optimization, usage analysis, vendor relationship management across enterprise platforms (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, etc.) * Vendor selection, RFP management, competitive bidding, and negotiation (buy-side or sell-side IT services contracting) * Spend analysis, cost modeling, and identification of sourcing savings opportunities (vendor consolidation, licensing optimization, rate reduction), * 8-12+ years of professional experience in IT commercial contracting, software asset management, vendor management, or sourcing advisory roles * Proven track record of successfully identifying and executing commercial sourcing opportunities with quantified savings (cost reduction, vendor consolidation, license optimization) * Experience at a consulting firm (Big Four, boutique advisory, or top tech services firms) or in-house at large global technology organizations * Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, IT, Law, or related field * Certifications in software asset management (CASM), ITIL, PMP, or related areas preferred * Comfortable with travel up to 80%, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asset Management Software, Auditing, Best Practices, Bidding, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Consulting, Contract Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Cost Control, Cost Modeling, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Documentation, Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Expense Analysis, Finance, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Information Technology Software, Legal, Licensing, Microsoft Product Family, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Negotiation Skills, Network Programming, Oracle, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Professional Services, Project Management Professional (PMP), Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Resolve Customer Issues, Risk Analysis, SAP, Sales, Salesforce.com, Service Delivery, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software as a Service (SaaS), Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), System Operations, Team Player, Technical Support, Usage Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Licensing, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel ## Description * Service level agreement (SLA) definition, measurement, and vendor performance management against contractual KPIs * Multi-vendor ecosystem management and vendor accountability governance across infrastructure, cloud, and application domains * Contract governance frameworks and best practices (buy-side and sell-side); legal/procurement partnership * AI-assisted contract and document discovery for rapid opportunity identification and risk assessment * Consulting or advisory delivery experience evaluating technology sourcing and commercial terms for enterprise clients How you will contribute * Rapid sourcing opportunity assessment - analyze existing vendor contracts, spend, SLAs, and service delivery to identify material cost reduction, consolidation, and performance improvement opportunities * Commercial opportunity execution - lead vendor negotiations, contract drafting, SLA redesign, and implementation to capture identified savings and improve service quality * Spend and contract analysis - conduct detailed review of existing contracts, service levels, pricing structures, and vendor performance; model alternative sourcing approaches and financial impact * Software and hardware asset management - audit licensing utilization, identify optimization opportunities, negotiate volume discounts and licensing terms with vendors * Vendor relationship management - establish and maintain strategic vendor partnerships; define and enforce KPIs; escalate performance gaps; assess compliance against contractual terms * SLA definition and governance - develop service level agreements aligned to business requirements; establish measurement frameworks; track vendor accountability against KPIs * Contract and process documentation - maintain templates, best practices, case studies, and playbooks; build institutional knowledge of vendor terms, pricing, and negotiation outcomes * Cross-functional coordination - partner with procurement, finance, legal, and operations to align on sourcing strategy and execution; influence across internal and client stakeholders * Support practice development through internal training, case study development, and team capability building ## Related Videos - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [The Dark Corners of Kotlin Multiplatform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100143-the-dark-corners-of-kotlin-multiplatform) - [AI, DEI & Community: What’s Next for Talent Acquisition in 2025?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1315-ai-dei-community-what-s-next-for-talent-acquisition-in-2025) - [How we built an AI-powered code reviewer in 80 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1511-how-we-built-an-ai-powered-code-reviewer-in-80-hours) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why and How to Sponsor Developer Events](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/686-why-and-how-to-sponsor-developer-events) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria)