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Job Title : Program Manager
Contract Duration : 3 Months
Pay range : $70 - 80 / hr
Location : Oakland, CA
Work Type : Hybrid, 2-3 times a week in office
Job Summary :
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 measures 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.
The Program Manager acts 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
Top Things :
Management of IT Contract Governance and facilitation, executive briefings, action items, meeting minutes, and executive decisions.
Management of the IT PRE-Sourcing intake process for technology evaluation
Deal evaluation and recommendations.
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)
Notes :
Local candidates only. Hybrid. Highly preferred candidates from within the service territory.
Equipment Required : Must be provided or their own : Ergo desk, chair, 2 large monitors, keyboards, mouse, webcam, 100MB stable internet, cellphone
Client laptop will be provided
No mileage reimbursement for 1 round trip to Oakland or San Ramon 2-3 days per week. No meal reimbursement as the role is truly hybrid
Benefits :
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About The Company :
Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in your community.
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