Manager Information Technology | Vendor & Asset Management Office Apply now » Date: Jan 23, 2025 Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903 Company: APS Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. Summary Manager Information Technology | Vendor & Asset Management Office Are you a strategic leader with expertise in IT vendor management and asset optimization? We’re seeking a dynamic Manager to lead our Vendor & Asset Management Office, driving cost savings, compliance, and operational efficiency in IT software acquisitions and vendor partnerships. You are responsible for: + Leading and coaching the Vendor & Asset Management Office team. + Overseeing IT vendor partnerships to reduce costs and optimize services. + Managing software acquisitions, license compliance, and renewals. + Leading contract negotiations, RFx events, and resolving vendor issues. + Driving financial efficiency through budgeting, forecasting, and cost-saving initiatives. + Enhancing asset management processes and IT governance practices. + Collaborating with Supply Chain, Legal, and IT teams on strategic contracts. The kinds of people we want to talk to have done many of the following: + Led vendor and asset management programs in IT environments. + Negotiated complex, multi-million-dollar contracts and managed vendor performance. + Implemented industry best practices in asset governance and compliance. + Developed data-driven tools and dashboards for decision-making. + Fostered partnerships across departments to align IT initiatives with business goals. Bring your leadership and expertise to an organization where innovation, efficiency, and strategic partnerships drive success. Apply now and help shape the future of IT vendor and asset management! Minimum Requirements Manager Information Technology | Vendor & Asset Management Office + BS in Computer Science, Business or related degree or equivalent work experience. + AND eight to ten (8-10) years progressively responsible related experience in area/s of assignment is required to obtain an advanced understanding of information and/or communication systems, operating systems, network communications, equipment and infrastructure. + Demonstrated leadership skills required. + Previous supervisory experience preferred. + Demonstrated high quality oral, written and presentation communication skills, high quality interpersonal and people management skills, and demonstrated experience in project management. + Extensive experience in the development, integration, and support of information and communication systems applications, distributed and mainframe environments, network architecture and sub-systems, distributed and mainframe server architectures cross platform interfaces. + Extensive experience in information systems methodologies, systems guidelines & architectures, and technologies. Major Accountabilities + Driving and supporting the implementation of, and management of IT vendor management processes aligned with Supply Chain best practices. + Leads and develops individuals and teams by using people management processes and tools that involve staffing, training, supervising, coaching, and performance management. + Establish and maintain strong partnerships with business units and vendors, participating in IT contract development and evaluations to identify potential issues and risks. + Lead the negotiation and administration of software purchases, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements and managing renewals effectively. + Oversee the management of entitlement records, license agreements, and maintenance contracts, ensuring that all IT assets are accurately tracked and maintained. + Ad-hoc analysis displayed through financial dashboards / metric trending to allow decision makers to see the impacts of different decisions / scenarios and allow them to act in a proactive manner to resolve / mitigate possible risks. + Other duties as assigned that support the overall IT organization or the Office of the CIO. Export Compliance / EEO Statement This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. 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