Program Manager IT Vendor Management

Ampcus Inc; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc in Oakland, CA is seeking a Program Manager IT Technology Vendor Management to guide end-to-end vendor relationships, optimize technology investments, and align vendor activities with IT and business goals.

You will manage governance, negotiate contracts with Tier-1 and Tier-2 vendors, monitor KPIs and SLAs, and partner with sourcing, architecture, and finance to drive cost savings and risk mitigation in a hybrid, 12-month role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT Vendor Management, Technology Sourcing, or Technology Strategy.
• Experience managing Tier-1 vendors and complex vendor portfolios.
• Strong understanding of IT contracts, vendor governance, and technology lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle, governance, compliance, and performance.
• Build strategic relationships with Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers.
• Track vendor performance using KPIs and SLAs.
• Partner with Sourcing on contract negotiations and cost optimization.
• Support technology strategy, investment planning, and executive reporting.
• Conduct supplier reviews, TCO analysis, and spend forecasting.
• Identify risks, innovation opportunities, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with IT, Architecture, Operations, Finance, Legal, and business teams.

Skills

IT Vendor Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Vendor Governance & Contract Research

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

Cost Optimization & Financial Analysis

KPI / SLA Management

Project Management

Technology Strategy

Executive Reporting & Presentations

Cross-Functional Stakeholder

Business Case Development

IT Infrastructure, Applications &Cloud

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership & Communication Skills

Education

CPSM

CTPP

ITIL Certification

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

ServiceNow

GEP

Job description

Required Skills

• IT Vendor Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Vendor Governance & Contract Management
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
• Cost Optimization & Financial Analysis
• KPI / SLA Management
• Project Management
• Technology Strategy
• Executive Reporting & Presentations
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
• Business Case Development
• IT Infrastructure, Applications & Cloud Knowledge
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Leadership & Communication Skills

Position: Program Manager IT Technology Vendor Management

Duration: 12 Months with possible extension

Location: Oakland, CA-94612 [Hybrid]

Position Summary:

Acts as a strategic partner between IT, business stakeholders, and technology vendors to optimize technology investments, manage vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and ensure alignment with long-term business and IT objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle, governance, compliance, and performance.
• Build strategic relationships with Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers.
• Track vendor performance using KPIs and SLAs.
• Partner with Sourcing on contract negotiations and cost optimization.
• Support technology strategy, investment planning, and executive reporting.
• Conduct supplier reviews, TCO analysis, and spend forecasting.
• Identify risks, innovation opportunities, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with IT, Architecture, Operations, Finance, Legal, and business teams.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience in IT Vendor Management, Technology Sourcing, or Technology Strategy.
• Experience managing Tier-1 vendors and complex vendor portfolios.
• Strong understanding of IT contracts, vendor governance, and technology lifecycle management.

Preferred Skills

• SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, GEP.
• CPSM, CTPP, or ITIL Certification.
• Regulatory & Risk Management.
• Large Enterprise Vendor Management.