Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly motivated, capable program manager for the IT Office of the CIO to lead and manage the Contract Governance and Deal Evaluation / CIO executive briefing of contract transactions.

Contract Governance and Deal Evaluation / CIO Briefing

• A key expectation is you must be proficient in identifying, assessing, and executing opportunities to improve cost, quality, partner performance, speed to market and establishing strong measure and metrics.

• Document your findings, recommendations, and deal summary for executives.

• Capture decisions and action items via meeting minutes and follow up on timely completion of those action items.

• This specialist will help manage a technology intake process and triage and analyze IT technology procurement requests and offer informed recommendations

• Develop and enhance governance frameworks while optimizing structure and requirements for IT technology procurement requests.

• Act as a liaison by working closely with all parties including IT, architecture, security, etc, to help ensure compliance with business practices.

• Develop upstream strategies and approaches necessary to aid technology rationalization/ optimization of the IT technology portfolio

• Identify potential risks in proposed IT contracts structure and propose mitigation strategies

• Monitor IT portfolio budgets, ensuring cost control and alignment with financial planning.

• Stay updated on industry best practices, legal trends, and technology developments related to IT contracts

Experience and / or Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, IT Management or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in IT contract management, procurement, or a related governance role.

• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, software licensing, cloud services, and related vendor management.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills and financial acumen

Desired Qualifications

Regulatory experience

Proficient with project management and business software Applicable advanced degree (MS or MBA)