Project Manager - IT Vendor Strategy & Operations

Astreya; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a senior program leader to serve as a central integration point for the IT Third-Party Strategy and Operations team. You will translate priorities into actionable plans, coordinate across OCIO, sourcing, finance, architecture, and delivery, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and timelines.

The role requires leading complex initiatives across contract governance, vendor management, labor programs, and financial oversight, with executive communication and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of job-related experience.
• PMI-PMP certification (preferred).
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives aligning contract governance, vendor management, labor programs, and financial oversight.
• Coordinate interdependencies across OCIO, sourcing, finance, architecture, delivery teams, and partners.
• Maintain operating cadence with milestones, risks, decisions, and action items.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and drive alignment across the third-party ecosystem.
• Monitor program performance, including budgets and key metrics, with data-driven insights.
• Provide executive-ready updates and communications on status, risks, and recommendations.
• Identify process improvements and governance enhancements for third-party management.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program coordination

Executive communication

Risk and dependency management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

***This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and 1 days per week at our Oakland Headquarters based on business need.

Department Overview:

The IT Third-Party Strategy and Operations (TPSO) team, within the Office of the CIO (OCIO), provides the governance, structure, and operational discipline that enable effective management of IT third-party ecosystem. TPSO drives strategic, operational, and financial oversight across contracts, vendors, labor programs, and portfolio data, ensuring consistent standards, informed decision-making, and optimized spend. Through cross-functional partnership with sourcing, finance, architecture, and delivery teams, TPSO establishes enterprise controls, enhances transparency, and supports the reliable delivery of IT services that power the business.

Position Summary:

This role serves as a central integration point for the IT Third-Party Strategy and Operations leadership team, helping translate priorities into clear plans and ensuring coordinated execution across multiple functional areas. The position partners closely with other OCIO teams, sourcing, finance, architecture, and delivery organizations to align stakeholders, manage interdependencies, and maintain an effective operating cadence that drives program outcomes. With a focus on IT third-party management, the role helps coordinate work across contract governance, vendor management, labor programs, and financial oversight activities to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with enterprise standards. This includes tracking progress across initiatives, surfacing risks and decisions, and ensuring dependencies are actively managed across internal teams and external partners. The role also supports program-level reporting and leader-ready communications, enabling informed decision-making and visibility into performance, financials, and delivery outcomes. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and influence, this position works across organizational boundaries to connect strategy to execution and ensure complex third-party initiatives remain aligned, well-governed, and on track.

Job Responsibilities:

Leads complex, cross-functional initiatives that support IT third-party strategy execution, ensuring alignment across contract governance, vendor management, labor programs, and financial oversight activities.

• Serves as a central coordination point across OCIO, sourcing, finance, architecture, delivery teams, and external partners, managing interdependencies and driving progress to achieve program objectives.
• Establishes and maintains operating cadence, including tracking milestones, risks, decisions, and action items to ensure consistent execution and accountability across multiple workstreams.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, supporting effective collaboration and alignment across the third-party ecosystem.
• Monitors program performance, including financials, budgets, and key metrics, and provides clear, data-driven insights into variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Communicates program status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including preparing concise, executive-ready updates and materials.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes, governance, and operating models, including recommending enhancements to third-party management practices and standards.
• Provides guidance and informal leadership to team members and stakeholders, helping align work to strategic priorities and reinforcing consistent execution practices.

Qualifications - MUST HAVE

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• Job-related experience, 8 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple teams and stakeholder groups
• Strong understanding of IT third-party management, including contract governance, vendor management, and labor programs
• Experience working across the full third-party lifecycle, including planning, execution, and ongoing governance of external partners
• Ability to build alignment and influence decisions across senior leaders, functional teams, and external partners without direct authority
• Proven ability to manage interdependencies, risks, and execution across multiple initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience establishing operating cadences, tracking program performance, and driving accountability to outcomes
• Strong business and financial acumen, with experience supporting budget tracking, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, executive-ready messaging
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments, with an understanding of governance, controls, and audit considerations
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and operate independently while maintaining alignment with leadership priorities

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC
• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law