Manager - Software Technology Vendor Management

POSITION SUMMARY CVS Health is looking for hands‑on, passionate people who want to join a high‑energy and growing team to make a difference in customers' lives and who want to be on the forefront of digital innovation that aims to reinvent what a pharmacy and a health care company can be in the digital world. Currently, our team is seeking a Manager – Software Technology Vendor Management that will work with Technology Engineering organizations, ensuring efficient coordination of software acquisition, utilization, and license management activities. As an individual contributor, this Manager will collaborate with sourcing, finance, asset management and contracts teams to successfully complete the acquisitions. The goal of this team is to strive to procure, replace, upgrade, evaluate and maintain software assets to meet capacity demand and technology requirements. We proactively support IT roadmap and long‑term vision with a focus on effectively managing contracts, products, vendors, T&Cs, compliance, assets utilization, optimize costs and risks. EXPECTATIONS FOR THE ROLE Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into licenses acquisition requirements and coordinate efforts with procurement and contract team, while ensuring software quality, SLA, cost effectiveness, privacy and compliance. Be innovative and devise negotiation strategy and license matrix that is beneficial to the company and in line with IT's long‑term vision of product and technology roadmap. Collaborate with product subject matter experts, procurement sourcing and contracts team, finance, asset management and renewal teams to achieve successful execution and effective maintenance of software contracts, performance and deliverables. Assist engineering teams in navigating technology and contract‑related matters, provide support and guidance to ensure effective utilization of technology and adherence to contract terms. Provide guidance and support to leadership, stakeholders, procurement and contracts teams on software evaluation, acquisitions and maintenance of contractual terms. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Proactively negotiate favorable business terms and cost of third‑party software. Optimize the utilization of products and assets through effective management. Offer expertise and insights to assist in making informed decisions on contracts. Cultivate and manage vendor relationships effectively. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the IT industry landscape and technological developments. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years working within Information Technology or Software Engineering, with a preferred focus on infrastructure engineering, application development, data engineering or large‑scale systems. 3+ years hands‑on experience working on Datacenter, Infrastructure, Network and Cloud servers. 2+ years of experience with third‑party technologies and vendor support management. 2+ years solving complex business or technical problems and proposing solutions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS IT Contracts Management Skills: Excellent contracts management skills, with expertise in managing contractual terms, cost, compliance, and utilization of licenses. Business Skills: Ability to understand technical requirements and well experience in translating technical requirement into business discussions with non‑technical teams. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to influence leadership, vendors, technical teams, and drive successful outcomes in a collaborative environment, with a focus on managing contracts with excellence. EDUCATION Bachelor's degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience). BENEFITS We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan . No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. EEO STATEMENT We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr