Axelon
(Agile1)Program Manager, Senior
Axelon, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Senior Program ManagerOakland, CA4 MonthsLOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. Hybrid. Highly preferred candidates from within the service territory.EQUIPMENT REQUIRED- must be provided by the vendor or their own: Ergo desk, chair, 2 large monitors, keyboards, mouse, webcam, 100MB stable internet, cellphonePay range: 80 - 90/hr, W 2
Please include the samples at the submission. Per the HM, samples could be:OPTION A: A redacted file with removed company logos OPTION B: The candidate may create "work sample" may also include fictitious data.
The goal of work sample is to know their proficiency in tools that they will most likely use when presenting to Client executives.
*Client laptop will be provided**No mileage reimbursement for 1 round trip to Oakland or San Ramon 2-3 days per week. No meals reimbursement as the role is truly hybrid*
TOP THINGS:1. Management of IT Contract Governance and facilitation, executive briefings, action items, meeting minutes, executive decisions.2. Management of the IT PRE-Sourcing intake process for technology evaluation3. Deal evaluation and recommendations.
Position SummaryClient 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
Please include the samples at the submission. Per the HM, samples could be:OPTION A: A redacted file with removed company logos OPTION B: The candidate may create "work sample" may also include fictitious data.
The goal of work sample is to know their proficiency in tools that they will most likely use when presenting to Client executives.
*Client laptop will be provided**No mileage reimbursement for 1 round trip to Oakland or San Ramon 2-3 days per week. No meals reimbursement as the role is truly hybrid*
TOP THINGS:1. Management of IT Contract Governance and facilitation, executive briefings, action items, meeting minutes, executive decisions.2. Management of the IT PRE-Sourcing intake process for technology evaluation3. Deal evaluation and recommendations.
Position SummaryClient 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