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Requisition ID: PCGJP00005030

Requisition Title: (IT PSP) Program Manager III

Description: Senior Program Manager – IT Technology Vendor Management

Location: [Oakland, California - Hybrid/2-3 days at the Headquarters office]  Job Type: Full-Time, Core business hours 8AM to 5PM.   Department: Office of the CIO / IT Third Party Strategy and Operations / Contracts and Vendor Management Office  Reports To: Senior Manager, IT Contracts and Vendor Management Office  Position Summary

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The Technology Vendor Manager has a genuine passion for operational excellence and vendor management, possesses robust communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrates high analytical capabilities, is vendor-focused, team-oriented and highly capable of working independently and cross functionally to meet PG&E operational and business objectives.

The Technology Vendor Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Architecture, and Sourcing, to define vendor-specific requirements, and oversee performance through KPIs and SLAs. Success in this role requires agility in communication, with the ability to engage confidently with executives while working closely with technical teams and individual contributors.

The Technology Vendor Manager plays a critical role in aligning vendor strategy with the organization’s technology and business objectives. This position works across operations, enterprise architecture, sourcing, and IT leadership to manage vendor and support program reporting to executives to enable strategic decision-making. The role ensures technology purchases are optimized, integrated, and aligned with the company’s multi-year capital and expense investment plans.

Key Responsibilities

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Through strong partnerships with internal stakeholders – including sourcing, IT, architecture, finance, legal and business teams – ensures vendor relationships contribute measurable results to PG&E performance objectives

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Partner with Operations, Architecture, IT Leadership, and other stakeholders to align and document vendor capabilities

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Develop and deliver innovative commercial models that contributes to the CIO financial savings target

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Establish and enhance Tier-1 and Tier-2 strategic supplier relationships, engage with suppliers and their leadership regularly

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Conduct periodic supplier reviews to discuss performance, document product roadmaps and business needs.

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Seek out disruptive technologies, establish relationships, discover opportunities to POC and partner with IT stakeholders to rationalize the existing technology footprint.

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">As a senior individual contributor within the Vendor Management function, this role ensures suppliers deliver consistently against contractual commitment, service level agreements, and compliance requirements while driving operational excellence and innovation

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1">Develop quantitative analysis and reporting on supplier performance by tracking and reporting performance using KPIs and SLAs, driving accountability, and continuous improvement.

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1">Conduct Total Cost of Ownership analysis for vendor relationships, evaluating both direct and indirect costs to inform decision-making and optimize cost efficiency.

Required Qualifications

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Skilled in project management, time management, and reporting to executives.

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop supplier strategies that align with PG&E objectives and enhance supplier relations

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Project Management: Proficiency in managing large scale projects, including implementation of new technologies and process improvements

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Cost Optimization: Partner with Sourcing to identify levers to secure favorable terms and manage supplier contract costs effectively

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while contributing to broader team goals

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1">Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex vendor relationships and restructuring contractual relationships to enhance value.

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1">Strong experience in business case development and financial acumen with experience in cost optimization and contract strategy.

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1">Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence executives and collaborate effectively with technical teams and individual contributors.

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:720,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?multilevel?}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1">Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

<ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:360,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?singleLevel?}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Master’s degree in Business, Engineering,  Information Systems, or related discipline.  <ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:360,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?singleLevel?}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supplier Management (CPSM), Certified Technology Procurement Professional (CTPP), or ITIL certification.  <ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:360,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?singleLevel?}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Experience managing vendors within large, complex enterprises and multi-year investment planning cycles.  <ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:360,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?singleLevel?}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Experience with ERP, vendor management or procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow, GEP).  <ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:360,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?singleLevel?}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and risk management considerations in IT vendor contracts.  <ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{?335552541?:1,?335559685?:360,?335559991?:360,?469769226?:?Symbol?,?469769242?:[8226],?469777803?:?left?,?469777804?:??,?469777815?:?singleLevel?}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Strong track record of driving innovation and value creation through vendor partnerships.

Requisition Start Date: 09/14/2026

Requisition End Date: 09/13/2027

SAP Organization Unit: IT OCIO Contract Mgmt - CONT

Site: Oakland General Office (OGO) Campus

Building: Oakland General Office (OGO)

Requirements

Rate not to exceed 85 ( range 65- 85)

Key words: Vendor Management (IT) , strategy, kpi, cost optimization, financial acumen/ budget/ forecast, presentation to leadership, contracts, 8+ years experience, degree, certification preferred

Senior Program Manager – IT Technology Vendor Management

Location: [Oakland, California - Hybrid/2-3 days at the Headquarters office]

Job Type: Full-Time, Core business hours 8AM to 5PM.

Department: Office of the CIO / IT Third Party Strategy and Operations / Contracts and Vendor Management Office

Reports To: Senior Manager, IT Contracts and Vendor Management Office

Position Summary

The Technology Vendor Manager serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor in managing the organization’s technology vendor ecosystem. This role bridges business strategy, IT leadership, and vendor relationships to ensure technology investments deliver maximum value, are cost-optimized, and align with long-term capital and operating plans.

The Technology Vendor Manager has a genuine passion for operational excellence and vendor management, possesses robust communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrates high analytical capabilities, is vendor-focused, team-oriented and highly capable of working independently and cross functionally to meet PG&E operational and business objectives.

The Technology Vendor Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Architecture, and Sourcing, to define vendor-specific requirements, and oversee performance through KPIs and SLAs. Success in this role requires agility in communication, with the ability to engage confidently with executives while working closely with technical teams and individual contributors.

The Technology Vendor Manager plays a critical role in aligning vendor strategy with the organization’s technology and business objectives. This position works across operations, enterprise architecture, sourcing, and IT leadership to manage vendor and support program reporting to executives to enable strategic decision-making. The role ensures technology purchases are optimized, integrated, and aligned with the company’s multi-year capital and expense investment plans.

Key Responsibilities

Through strong partnerships with internal stakeholders – including sourcing, IT, architecture, finance, legal and business teams – ensures vendor relationships contribute measurable results to PG&E performance objectives

· Partner with Operations, Architecture, IT Leadership, and other stakeholders to align and document vendor capabilities

· Develop and deliver innovative commercial models that contributes to the CIO financial savings target

· Establish and enhance Tier-1 and Tier-2 strategic supplier relationships, engage with suppliers and their leadership regularly

· Conduct periodic supplier reviews to discuss performance, document product roadmaps and business needs.

· Seek out disruptive technologies, establish relationships, discover opportunities to POC and partner with IT stakeholders to rationalize the existing technology footprint.

· Leverage internal and external data to provide insights and recommendations that enhance supplier performance and operational efficiency

· Translate technology requirements into vendor-specific solutions that integrate with multi-year capital and expense investment plans.

· Manage the full lifecycle of vendor relationships, including onboarding, governance, performance reviews, and contract compliance.

· As a senior individual contributor within the Vendor Management function, this role ensures suppliers deliver consistently against contractual commitment, service level agreements, and compliance requirements while driving operational excellence and innovation

· Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

· Develop quantitative analysis and reporting on supplier performance by tracking and reporting performance using KPIs and SLAs, driving accountability, and continuous improvement.

· Collaborate with the Sourcing department to develop negotiation strategies, optimize costs, and ensure favorable contract terms.

· Provide strategic insight and recommendations to executives while also engaging at a detailed level with technical and operational cont

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