Chief Sourcing Officer

Overview General Characteristics: Responsible for the development and implementation of an overall IT sourcing strategy in a multi-sourced IT environment. Acts as an integral part of the CIO’s leadership team, works closely with other IT and business leaders to develop and execute the IT sourcing strategies and programs. Leads the IT Sourcing Office in evaluating and determining the most cost-effective and efficient means of sourcing, acquiring and delivering IT products and services. Responsible for making strategic decisions on what should be in-sourced and what should be outsourced based on the IT and business strategic direction. This role focuses on the sourcing at an enterprise level and is responsible for creating the governance mechanism that is necessary to continuously coordinate and integrate the teams of vendor relationship management, contract management and administration, IT project and asset management. Responsibilities Develop and implement an IT sourcing strategy in a multi-sourced environment. Collaborate with CIO leadership and IT/business partners to shape and execute IT sourcing programs. Lead the IT Sourcing Office in evaluating sourcing options to optimize cost and service delivery. Make strategic decisions on what to in-source versus outsource in alignment with IT and business strategy. Create governance structures to coordinate vendor relationship management, contract management and administration, IT project and asset management. Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field, or equivalent work experience. Experience : A minimum of 10 years of experience, including managing large, cross-functional teams and projects, and influencing senior management and stakeholders. Experience with vendor relationship management, contract negotiation, contract administration, project or asset management in a technology environment. Breadth : Senior-level management. Oversees strategic planning and development of sourcing strategies and programs in partnership with technical and business leadership. Accountable for enterprise-wide results. Typically reports to a Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer or IT Chief Operating Officer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Connective Business Solution