IT Vendor Program Manager

Position: IT Vendor Program Manager
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.

Key Responsibilities
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.

Required Skills
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.