Associate Director

Minimum of 7 years of IT Strategic Sourcing and Category Mgmt. at a global organization, preferably in financial services. Experience and proven success developing RFxs and negotiating HW, software, telecom/networking, private cloud, public cloud, and IT professional services contracts. Knowledge of enterprise IT vendors as well as emerging technology providers.

Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex sourcing and contractual concepts into terms that can be understood by business, legal, finance, and risk stakeholders. Strong organizational competency with the ability to independently manage competing priorities. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement Attention to detail and accuracy Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills Comfortable with organizational change and transformation.

Understanding of key financial, legal, and operational controls required in a heavily regulated organization. Client service focused. Experience partnering with stakeholders to develop SLAs with technology suppliers.