Program Manager - Business Technology

Program Manager - Business Technology 2087

• Hourly pay: $80-$90/hr
• Worksite: Leading enterprise software solutions company (Atlanta, GA 30326 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program
• 40 hours/week, 6 Month Assignment

A leading enterprise software solutions company seeks a Program Manager - Business Technology. The successful candidate will drive a significant evolution in our organization's approach to acquiring and managing software, re-architecting our software procurement process, establishing robust vendor governance, and facilitating all new technology introductions through our Architecture Review Board (ARB).

Program Manager - Business Technology Responsibilities:

• Re-Architect the Software Procurement Process:
  • Lead a cross-functional program to design, implement, and manage a new end-to-end software procurement and sourcing process.
  • Partner closely with key stakeholders in IT, Security, Finance, Legal, and business departments to identify pain points, define requirements, and ensure the new process meets all stakeholder needs.
• Manage the Architecture Review Board (ARB):
  • Facilitate the ARB as the central governance body for all new technology introductions.
  • Manage the intake and review process for all software and SaaS requests, ensuring proposals are complete and ready for architectural review.
• Enable Vendor Governance and Lifecycle Management:
  • Establish and mature a comprehensive vendor governance framework to manage strategic software suppliers.
  • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and scorecards to monitor vendor performance, compliance, and value delivery.

Program Manager - Business Technology Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives within an IT or technology organization. Demonstrated ability to drive projects from conception to completion, consistently delivering measurable results and taking accountability for outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• PMP, or another program management certification, is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in process design, re-engineering, and implementation. Ability to look at a complex, broken process and envision a simple, elegant solution.
• Direct experience with IT procurement, strategic sourcing, and/or vendor management is essential. Understand the nuances of software contracts, licensing, and negotiations.
• Experience facilitating a technical governance body (like an ARB, TRB, or similar committee) is highly desirable .Comfortable enforcing standards while enabling the business.
• Exceptional ability to build relationships and influence without authority across a wide range of stakeholders, from individual engineers to senior executives.