Senior IT Category Manager

Method Resourcing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing financial services organization in Central London is seeking a Senior IT Category Manager to own the commercial strategy across Cloud, Software, and Cybersecurity. You will lead high-value vendor negotiations and partner with C-suite executives on digital transformation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in category management within regulated environments, particularly in IT and cybersecurity. This is a hybrid role offering a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as an IT Category Manager in a regulated environment.
• Deep knowledge of cloud commercial models and software licensing.
• Proven experience negotiating high-value contracts.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end strategy for cloud, software, infrastructure, and cyber categories.
• Lead large vendor negotiations with major providers.
• Partner with senior leadership on digital transformation.

Skills

IT Category Management

Negotiation Skills

Cloud Commercial Models

Cybersecurity Tooling

Leadership Influence

Job description

Senior IT Category Manager - Cloud, Software, Cybersecurity

Central London - Hybrid

Very Competitive Package

Method Resourcing are supporting a fast-growing, FCA-regulated financial services organisation undergoing a major cloud and digital transformation. They're looking for a Senior IT Category Manager to own the commercial strategy across Cloud (AWS/Azure), Software Licensing, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure.

This is a strategic, high-impact role partnering directly with the CIO, CTO, and CFO. You'll lead multi-million-pound negotiations with major vendors (Microsoft, AWS, key security providers) and shape the technology investment roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end strategy for cloud, software, infrastructure, and cyber categories
• Lead large, complex vendor negotiations (incl. Microsoft EA)
• Partner with senior leadership on digital transformation and cloud migration
• Ensure suppliers meet FCA, GDPR, and security requirements
• Drive cost optimisation, risk reduction, and long-term vendor value

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience as an IT Category Manager in FS, insurance, fintech, or another regulated environment
• Deep knowledge of cloud commercial models, software licensing, and cybersecurity tooling
• Proven experience negotiating high-value contracts (Microsoft, AWS)
• Ability to influence at C-suite level
• Comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced, modern tech environment

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