IT Sourcing Vendor Contract Manager

About This Role

This role involves supporting the State of Rhode Island's IT Sourcing and Contract Management team, focusing on managing IT vendor contracts, conducting RFPs/RFIs, and overseeing vendor governance.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities including new RFP/RFI processes to scope, select, and award contracts.
• Perform post-award contract management, including tracking changes and managing amendments.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure vendor governance.
• Facilitate and draft Statement of Work terms and scope.
• Draft RFP/RFI documents and facilitate evaluation processes.
• Facilitate and complete contract negotiations, including terms and pricing.
• Attend vendor performance reviews and review Service Level Agreements (SLAs) jointly with IT.
• Perform ongoing change order renewals for contracts.

Requirements

• 10+ years of IT Project management experience
• 8-10+ years of Contract management experience
• Experience in managing vendor and being part of Application Implementation and ongoing Maintenance (M&O) Support
• Experience with Statement of Work facilitation and drafting
• Experience with RFP/RFI drafting and evaluation facilitation
• Experience with contract negotiations (terms and pricing)
• Experience with ongoing contract management, vendor performance reviews, and SLA review

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT Project management experience; 8-10+ years of Contract management experience including IT vendor and supplier management.