Program Manager IT Vendor Management

Position: Program Manager IT Technology Vendor Management Duration: 12 Months with possible extension Location: Oakland, CA-94612 [Hybrid], Position Summary: Acts as a strategic partner between IT, business stakeholders, and technology vendors to optimize technology investments, manage vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and ensure alignment with long-term business and IT objectives., Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle, governance, compliance, and performance. Build strategic relationships with Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers. Track vendor performance using KPIs and SLAs. Partner with Sourcing on contract negotiations and cost optimization. Support technology strategy, investment planning, and executive reporting. Conduct supplier reviews, TCO analysis, and spend forecasting. Identify risks, innovation opportunities, and process improvements. Collaborate with IT, Architecture, Operations, Finance, Legal, and business teams.

IT Vendor Management Supplier Relationship Management Vendor Governance & Contract Management Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation Cost Optimization & Financial Analysis KPI / SLA Management Project Management Technology Strategy Executive Reporting & Presentations Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management Business Case Development IT Infrastructure, Applications & Cloud Knowledge Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills Leadership & Communication Skills

Required Experience 8+ years of experience in IT Vendor Management, Technology Sourcing, or Technology Strategy. Experience managing Tier-1 vendors and complex vendor portfolios. Strong understanding of IT contracts, vendor governance, and technology lifecycle management.

Preferred Skills SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, GEP. CPSM, CTPP, or ITIL Certification. Regulatory & Risk Management. Large Enterprise Vendor Management.