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Technology VMO Manager
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Peterson Technology Partners
The Technology VMO Manager leads the staff and processes related to the procure-to-pay and category / vendor management. This role collaborates with the Senior Manager for Technology VMO to develop and administrate procurement policy and procedure improvements.
What the candidate will do:
Provide the agile project management skills needed to assess and restructure procurement processes and implement any related changes as needed.
Manage the day-to-day approvals and workloads of the VMO’s Technology Procurement team to ensure that Technology spend aligns to the overall sourcing strategy.
Monitor the procured software license and collaborate with Technology Software Asset Management team to ensure audit compliance.
Develop the policies, systems and processes necessary to provide repeatable results and documented assumptions to forecasts and costing.
Uncover savings opportunities and collaborate with Indirect Procurement and Technology Vendor Managers to jointly lead the execution of industry best practices.
Collaborate with IT, finance, and procurement teams to optimize renewals.
Provide detailed reports and analyses on usage trends and cost implications.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs.
Maintain open lines of communication with stakeholders to address issues and understand current business objectives and trends.
Drive procurement decisions based on cost, scenario analysis, and market trends.
Hire, train, and manage procurement staff.
What we expect of you:
Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of IT-related internal use services and software procurement, as well as license management experience with at least 3 years in a people leadership capacity
11 years of IT-related internal use services and software procurement, as well as license management experience with 3 years in a people leadership capacity.
Advanced use of Microsoft applications to include Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as ServiceNow ITBM (IT Business Management).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in addition to presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders including senior leadership.
Ability to present complex topics in a repeatable and summary format.
Strong data analysis and financial modeling abilities regarding license costs and volume-based variables.
Track record of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines in an agile work environment.
Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to be persuasive and hold partners and coworkers accountable.
Strong contract law, risk management, and business planning skills.
CPSM, CPSD, CTPRP, or PMP certification obtained within 15 months of employment is a plus. If already licensed, the certification should be current.
Master’s degree in business administration, engineering, finance, management, supply chain, economics, or technology is a plus.
Salary/Rate:
$60/hour - $65/hour (depends on experience level).
This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/week.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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Technology VMO Manager
role at
Peterson Technology Partners
The Technology VMO Manager leads the staff and processes related to the procure-to-pay and category / vendor management. This role collaborates with the Senior Manager for Technology VMO to develop and administrate procurement policy and procedure improvements.
What the candidate will do:
Provide the agile project management skills needed to assess and restructure procurement processes and implement any related changes as needed.
Manage the day-to-day approvals and workloads of the VMO’s Technology Procurement team to ensure that Technology spend aligns to the overall sourcing strategy.
Monitor the procured software license and collaborate with Technology Software Asset Management team to ensure audit compliance.
Develop the policies, systems and processes necessary to provide repeatable results and documented assumptions to forecasts and costing.
Uncover savings opportunities and collaborate with Indirect Procurement and Technology Vendor Managers to jointly lead the execution of industry best practices.
Collaborate with IT, finance, and procurement teams to optimize renewals.
Provide detailed reports and analyses on usage trends and cost implications.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs.
Maintain open lines of communication with stakeholders to address issues and understand current business objectives and trends.
Drive procurement decisions based on cost, scenario analysis, and market trends.
Hire, train, and manage procurement staff.
What we expect of you:
Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of IT-related internal use services and software procurement, as well as license management experience with at least 3 years in a people leadership capacity
11 years of IT-related internal use services and software procurement, as well as license management experience with 3 years in a people leadership capacity.
Advanced use of Microsoft applications to include Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as ServiceNow ITBM (IT Business Management).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in addition to presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders including senior leadership.
Ability to present complex topics in a repeatable and summary format.
Strong data analysis and financial modeling abilities regarding license costs and volume-based variables.
Track record of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines in an agile work environment.
Strong conflict resolution skills with the ability to be persuasive and hold partners and coworkers accountable.
Strong contract law, risk management, and business planning skills.
CPSM, CPSD, CTPRP, or PMP certification obtained within 15 months of employment is a plus. If already licensed, the certification should be current.
Master’s degree in business administration, engineering, finance, management, supply chain, economics, or technology is a plus.
Salary/Rate:
$60/hour - $65/hour (depends on experience level).
This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/week.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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