Technology Category Manager

Capital Group•Irvine, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Technology Category Manager, at Capital Group, you will lead sourcing strategies across AI, cloud, and software-as-a-service technologies. This highly visible role will partner with senior technology, finance, and business leaders to evaluate vendors, manage complex technology spend, and influence strategic decisions across the organization. Please note, this role does require you to work in office Monday-Thursday with the flexibility to work from home on Friday.

Requirements

Strong, practical knowledge of AI and cloud technologies.
Experience sourcing and managing complex technology categories.
Ability to influence executives and deliver challenging recommendations.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and business-partnership skills.
Interest in developing into a people leader as the team grows.

Nice To Haves

SaaS and strategic sourcing experience are preferred.
Deep AI and cloud expertise
Executive influence and communication
Technology category or vendor-management experience
Ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed organization

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies for AI, cloud, and SaaS.
Evaluate technology providers, purchasing models, and market opportunities.
Advise senior leaders and communicate recommendations effectively.
Build alignment across multiple stakeholders without direct authority.
Perform hands-on category management while helping establish and grow the future team.
Support the Enterprise Sourcing Office’s shift toward more strategic, business-focused category management.