Program Manager

About the company:

Avenue Code is the leading software consultancy focused on delivering end-to-end development solutions for digital transformation across every vertical. We’re privately held, profitable, and have been on a solid growth trajectory since day one. We care deeply about our clients, our partners, and our people. We prefer the word ‘partner’ over ‘vendor’, and our investment in professional relationships is a reflection of that philosophy. We pride ourselves on our technical acumen, our collaborative problem-solving ability, and the warm professionalism of our teams.

Avenue Code has been believing in and promoting plurality actions for over 10 years, understanding that recognizing differences and fostering a safe environment, employment opportunities, representation, and support are the best ways to promote an increasingly equitable culture.

About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a highly motivated, capable IT Program Manager, Senior for the Supplier Relation Office (SRO) team. The IT Program Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing multiple IT project teams and programs, ensuring they align with the company’s strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have exceptional PowerPoint skills, project management acumen, and the ability to present complex business problems and solutions to upper management and executive leadership. Additionally, the candidate will manage vendor relationships and possess strong project management capabilities.

The role will be hybrid with the expectation to come into Oakland headquarters or San Ramon 1-2 days a week (worst case). Most weeks we are working remotely 5 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and risk management plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Track project deliverables, lead meetings, issue meeting minutes and perform follow-ups.
• Create high-quality PowerPoint presentations to articulate complex business problems, project statuses, and solutions to upper management and executive leadership.
• Effectively communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings and presentations, ensuring clear and concise delivery of information.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Track and report on financial performance of projects, including variance analysis and forecasting.
• Ensure alignment of project expenditures with overall program goals and financial targets.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Vendor Management strategy and framework, aligning with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Create and maintain a centralized database of vendor information, including contracts, performance data, and contact details.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and external partners.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contract terms.
• – Manage a team that conducts regular vendor reviews to assess performance, develop vendor scorecards, identify areas for improvement, and ensure continuous alignment with project objectives.
• Work collaboratively with IT operations, Sourcing and legal teams to represent IT as a single entity with external vendors.
• Work with the tactical Vendor Management team, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Regularly review and update Vendor Management policies and procedures to reflect changes in the business
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and performance improvement through effective Vendor Management practices.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure alignment of project goals with business objectives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for project-related inquiries and issue resolution.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in IT program/project management.
• Proven experience in creating compelling PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMP, Agile, MS Project).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience in standing up Vendor Management Organizations (VMO)
• Experience with vendor management, including contract negotiation and performance monitoring.
  
  

Avenue Code reinforces its commitment to privacy and to all the principles guaranteed by the most accurate global data protection laws, such as GDPR, LGPD, CCPA and CPRA. The Candidate data shared with Avenue Code will be kept confidential and will not be transmitted to disinterested third parties, nor will it be used for purposes other than the application for open positions. As a Consultancy company, Avenue Code may share your information with its clients and other Companies from the CompassUol Group to which Avenue Code’s consultants are allocated to perform its services.