Vaco
Senior Project Manager (VMO / Strategic Vendor Governance) | 45000
Vaco, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
Senior Project Manager (Strategic Vendor Governance / VMO) | 45000
Location : 100% Remote Position Type : 2-3M Contract (w/ likely extensions) Hourly / Salary : to $80W2 JOB SUMMARY
Vaco Technology is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager (Strategic Vendor Governance) for a 2-3M+ contract (w/ likely extensions) that is 100% remote. The Senior Project Manager will support a newly formed IT VMO by driving project coordination, data governance, and administrative facilitation for strategic vendor programs, with a primary focus on Microsoft and secondary support to re-engage ServiceNow. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate closely with Senior VPs in technology, pivot on shifting priorities, and contribute to standardizing best practices and processes within the VMO. Coordinate and facilitate bi-weekly status updates across four service area towers / business units, consolidating data inputs, tracking progress, and maintaining consistent communication with Senior Vice Presidents within the technology organization. Collect and organize vendor performance data to support pre-defined health checks and scorecards (criteria set by VMO / service area leads), ensuring accurate, timely submissions and visibility to leadership. Maintain centralized documentation and project artifacts within MS Teams and manage follow-ups, next steps, and risk tracking to sustain structured reporting cadence. Provide administrative and organizational support to maintain alignment and accountability for Microsoft partnership initiatives and track deliverables, meeting schedules, and upcoming milestones. Facilitate ITVMO re-engagement efforts with ServiceNow post-Microsoft stabilization and assist in process definition, documentation, and operational consistency. Collaborate cross-functionally with ERP, infrastructure, and application leads to ensure cohesive communication across vendor portfolios and business units. Develop and refine ITVMO best practices, templates, and coordination processes to improve vendor governance efficiency and transparency. Serve as the primary point of coordination between ITVMO leadership and internal stakeholders and proactively anticipate next actions, summarize key items, and maintain meeting momentum. Adapt quickly to changing priorities, meeting delays, and evolving focus areas and maintain professional presence, reliability, and steady communication cadence under shifting circumstances. About the Project
The primary focus of this Senior Project Manager is in execution, facilitation, and alignment and NOT in performing vendor management (cost optimization / rate card analysis / scorecard design). The Senior Project Manager will coordinate bi-weekly status updates from four service area towers, collecting templated inputs for predefined health checks and scorecards, chasing missing deliverables, documenting next steps / risks, and providing proactive summaries to VMO leadership. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Senior Project Manager - Leading Complex / Cross-Functional Technology Programs within a VMO | Operating Independently / Proactively Identifying Next Steps Excel (advanced) - Data Organization / Tracking / Reporting / Pivot Tables MS Teams (deep working knowledge) - Channels / File Sharing / Centralized Coordination / Meeting Facilitation Enterprise PPM / EPMO Tools - Planview (strongly preferred) / Clarity / ServiceNow / JIRA / Azure DevOps, etc. Microsoft Product Suite (strong knowledge) - Azure / O365 / D365 / Power Platform / Copilot, etc. Notes : Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. Salary range is noted in this posting where required by local law. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and benefits as described in the posting. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice : Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by law. Vaco by Highspring and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations. For accommodation requests, contact HR@vaco.com. Workplace discrimination rights are protected by law. By submitting to this position, you consent to Vaco by Highspring presenting you as a candidate. You agree to maintain confidentiality of information as appropriate. Privacy Notice : Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy. California residents may access HR notices here; Virginia residents here; residents of other states here; Canadian residents here (English) and here (French); GDPR-regulated residents here. Pay Transparency Notice : Salary ranges are based on factors including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, location, and other business needs. Salary disclosures follow local law where required.
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Location : 100% Remote Position Type : 2-3M Contract (w/ likely extensions) Hourly / Salary : to $80W2 JOB SUMMARY
Vaco Technology is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager (Strategic Vendor Governance) for a 2-3M+ contract (w/ likely extensions) that is 100% remote. The Senior Project Manager will support a newly formed IT VMO by driving project coordination, data governance, and administrative facilitation for strategic vendor programs, with a primary focus on Microsoft and secondary support to re-engage ServiceNow. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate closely with Senior VPs in technology, pivot on shifting priorities, and contribute to standardizing best practices and processes within the VMO. Coordinate and facilitate bi-weekly status updates across four service area towers / business units, consolidating data inputs, tracking progress, and maintaining consistent communication with Senior Vice Presidents within the technology organization. Collect and organize vendor performance data to support pre-defined health checks and scorecards (criteria set by VMO / service area leads), ensuring accurate, timely submissions and visibility to leadership. Maintain centralized documentation and project artifacts within MS Teams and manage follow-ups, next steps, and risk tracking to sustain structured reporting cadence. Provide administrative and organizational support to maintain alignment and accountability for Microsoft partnership initiatives and track deliverables, meeting schedules, and upcoming milestones. Facilitate ITVMO re-engagement efforts with ServiceNow post-Microsoft stabilization and assist in process definition, documentation, and operational consistency. Collaborate cross-functionally with ERP, infrastructure, and application leads to ensure cohesive communication across vendor portfolios and business units. Develop and refine ITVMO best practices, templates, and coordination processes to improve vendor governance efficiency and transparency. Serve as the primary point of coordination between ITVMO leadership and internal stakeholders and proactively anticipate next actions, summarize key items, and maintain meeting momentum. Adapt quickly to changing priorities, meeting delays, and evolving focus areas and maintain professional presence, reliability, and steady communication cadence under shifting circumstances. About the Project
The primary focus of this Senior Project Manager is in execution, facilitation, and alignment and NOT in performing vendor management (cost optimization / rate card analysis / scorecard design). The Senior Project Manager will coordinate bi-weekly status updates from four service area towers, collecting templated inputs for predefined health checks and scorecards, chasing missing deliverables, documenting next steps / risks, and providing proactive summaries to VMO leadership. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Senior Project Manager - Leading Complex / Cross-Functional Technology Programs within a VMO | Operating Independently / Proactively Identifying Next Steps Excel (advanced) - Data Organization / Tracking / Reporting / Pivot Tables MS Teams (deep working knowledge) - Channels / File Sharing / Centralized Coordination / Meeting Facilitation Enterprise PPM / EPMO Tools - Planview (strongly preferred) / Clarity / ServiceNow / JIRA / Azure DevOps, etc. Microsoft Product Suite (strong knowledge) - Azure / O365 / D365 / Power Platform / Copilot, etc. Notes : Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. Salary range is noted in this posting where required by local law. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and benefits as described in the posting. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice : Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by law. Vaco by Highspring and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations. For accommodation requests, contact HR@vaco.com. Workplace discrimination rights are protected by law. By submitting to this position, you consent to Vaco by Highspring presenting you as a candidate. You agree to maintain confidentiality of information as appropriate. Privacy Notice : Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy. California residents may access HR notices here; Virginia residents here; residents of other states here; Canadian residents here (English) and here (French); GDPR-regulated residents here. Pay Transparency Notice : Salary ranges are based on factors including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, location, and other business needs. Salary disclosures follow local law where required.
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