Technology VMO Manager

Talent Management Plus•Chicago, IL

24d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, finance, management, supply chain, economics, or technology
7-10 years of IT-related internal use services and software procurement
License management experience
Minimum of 3 years in a people leadership role
Advanced use of Microsoft applications to include Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Teams
Experience with 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

CPSM, CPSD, CTPRP, or PMP certification is a plus.
Master’s degree in business administration, engineering, finance, management, supply chain, economics, or technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

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’s best practices.
Collaborate with IT, finance, and procurement teams to optimize renewals.
Provide detailed reports and analysis on usage trends and cost implications.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs.
Drive procurement decisions based on cost, scenario analysis, and market trends.
Hire, train, and manage procurement staff.