Senior IT Programs Lead — Third-Party Governance

Astreya Partners, LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a skilled program leader to drive complex IT third-party initiatives across governance, vendor management, and labor programs. You will coordinate across OCIO, sourcing, finance, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure milestones are met and risks are managed with data-driven insights.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority, in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

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

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

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

8 years experience

Cross-functional leadership

Program coordination

Communication skills

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree

Tools

PMI-PMP certification

Job description

Astreya is seeking a skilled program leader to drive complex IT third-party initiatives across governance, vendor management, and labor programs. You will coordinate across OCIO, sourcing, finance, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure milestones are met and risks are managed with data-driven insights.

The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority, in a fast-paced, regulated environment.