Strategic IT Sourcing & Enterprise Services Manager

Alvarez & Marsal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking an IT Sourcing & Enterprise Services Manager in Houston to rapidly identify and execute commercial infrastructure sourcing opportunities for complex, multi-vendor tech environments. You will drive contract optimization, vendor strategy, and enterprise services management to reduce costs and improve service quality.

You will lead negotiations, draft contracts, redesign SLAs, and analyze spend across IT services, software, cloud, and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of professional experience in IT commercial contracting, software asset management, vendor management, or sourcing advisory roles.
• Proven track record of identifying and executing commercial sourcing opportunities with quantified savings.
• Experience at a consulting firm or in-house at large global technology organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, IT, Law, or related field.
• Certifications in software asset management (CASM), ITIL, PMP, or related areas preferred
• Comfortable with travel up to 80%

Responsibilities

• Rapid sourcing opportunity assessment - analyze vendor contracts, spend, SLAs and delivery to identify cost reductions and performance gains.
• Commercial opportunity execution - lead vendor negotiations, contract drafting, SLA redesign and implementation to realize savings.
• Spend and contract analysis - review contracts, pricing structures, and vendor performance; model alternative approaches.
• Software and hardware asset management - audit licensing, optimize usage, and negotiate terms with vendors.
• Vendor relationship management - establish partnerships, define KPIs, and improve performance gaps.
• SLA definition and governance - create SLAs aligned to business needs and track accountability.
• Contract and process documentation - maintain templates and playbooks for terms and pricing.
• Cross-functional coordination - partner with procurement, finance, legal, and operations.
• Support practice development through internal training and case studies.

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking an IT Sourcing & Enterprise Services Manager in Houston to rapidly identify and execute commercial infrastructure sourcing opportunities for complex, multi-vendor tech environments. You will drive contract optimization, vendor strategy, and enterprise services management to reduce costs and improve service quality.

You will lead negotiations, draft contracts, redesign SLAs, and analyze spend across IT services, software, cloud, and infrastructure.