As the Staff Program Manager, you will lead the strategic direction of the IT and Infosec Vendor Management Office (VMO), overseeing vendor governance, financial performance, and procurement policy for a growing Fintech company. You will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of the IT/Security Opex budget—exceeding $20 million—ensuring accurate forecasting, transparent reporting, and disciplined financial oversight across all vendor engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end financial planning cycle for IT and Security, including budget ownership, forecasting, and T&E approvals
- Develop and maintain a unified view of vendor spend, savings, and forecasts for executive leadership reporting
- Design and execute application portfolio rationalization strategies to reduce redundancy and optimize licensing
- Negotiate major contracts and sourcing initiatives to achieve consistent cost reductions of 10–15% or more
- Lead strategic relationships with key IT and Security vendors, including quarterly business reviews, performance tracking, and roadmap alignment
- Oversee the renewal lifecycle with cross-functional alignment across IT, Security, Procurement, Legal, and Finance
- Enforce compliance with the Global Software Procurement Policy, minimizing unauthorized purchases and shadow IT
- Optimize VMO operations using Jira, JSM, ITAM, and SaaS platforms to improve workflow, data integrity, and decision support
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards that serve as the authoritative source for vendor and spend analytics
- Communicate changes in licensing, tools, and vendor strategy to stakeholders with clarity and precision
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years in vendor management, IT procurement, or IT Asset Management within a technology or SaaS environment
- Proven success in structuring and scaling renewal processes to meet strategic and financial goals
- Strong track record in contract negotiation with measurable savings outcomes
- Experience using Jira, JSM, Coupa, and ITAM or SaaS management platforms to inform executive decisions
- Ability to lead application rationalization efforts without disrupting business operations
- Skilled at building partnerships across Finance, Legal, Security, and application teams
- Excellent communication skills, with experience drafting policy and presenting to senior leadership
- Preference for structured, repeatable processes and data-driven reporting
Work Environment
This role operates in a hybrid model with flexibility for remote work. Key locations include San Jose, CA, and Draper, UT, with collaboration across distributed teams. The environment is fast-moving, vision-oriented, and built on principles of inclusion, transparency, and purposeful innovation.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $144,000—$180,000 USD. Includes participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program with discounts. Comprehensive benefits include fully paid health, dental, and vision plans (HMO, PPO, HDHP options), HSA & FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, 401(k), flexible time off, 11+ paid holidays, wellness initiatives, and employee recognition programs.
Our Commitment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diverse perspectives drive better solutions and a stronger culture. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin. We are committed to an inclusive hiring process that values authenticity and lived experience.
