Sr. Technical Program Manager

Description

We are looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager to support vendor strategy and contractor operations for an engineering-focused organization in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract position will guide cross-functional efforts involving engineering, procurement, finance, and HR to improve visibility into vendor usage, contract commitments, and workforce planning. The role is well suited for someone who can work independently, organize complex information, and turn business and technical needs into practical execution plans.

Responsibilities:
Direct the full lifecycle of engineering vendor management across software, cloud, infrastructure, and developer technology providers.
Evaluate supplier contracts, statements of work, renewal timelines, and performance outcomes to uncover efficiencies and cost improvement opportunities.
Create clear reporting on vendor expenditures, active services, contractual obligations, and duplicate or overlapping tools.
Oversee external staffing partner relationships, including onboarding coordination, offboarding activities, renewals, and contractor transition planning.
Collaborate with HR and engineering leaders to monitor contractor population, upcoming end dates, and options for conversion or workforce adjustments.
Serve as the central point of coordination for vendor- and contractor-related topics across Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and HR teams.
Convert technical priorities from engineering stakeholders into procurement requirements and contract expectations for third-party partners.
Drive initiatives forward with limited supervision by engaging stakeholders, gathering data, and establishing structure where processes are still developing.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in technical program management, vendor operations, technical operations, or a similar role within an engineering-centric environment.
Demonstrated success managing vendors tied to SaaS, cloud services, infrastructure, or developer platforms, including oversight of spend and contract terms.
Strong ability to work effectively with both technical teams and business functions such as Finance, Procurement, and HR.
Experience turning engineering needs into actionable sourcing, contracting, or vendor management requirements.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build alignment without direct authority.
Proven ability to operate independently, introduce structure in ambiguous environments, and move work forward proactively.
Background working with contractor staffing vendors, statements of work, renewals, and workforce planning is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Agile delivery practices, project management tools such as Jira, and contract negotiation is a plus.

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