IT Program Manager
Charles Schwab · Austin, TX · 3 wk ago
HybridInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
This role is centered on driving meaningful outcomes through governance excellence—ensuring vendor engagement models are scalable, efficient, and aligned to enterprise priorities. You will act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, enabling thoughtful decision-making around outsourcing strategy while balancing flexibility in workforce planning with strong risk awareness.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely across Corporate Vendor Management, HR, Legal, and Finance to strengthen governance practices and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
- Influence how third-party partnerships are structured, monitored, and optimized—bringing clarity to performance expectations, service delivery, and financial outcomes.
- Directly impact cost efficiency, operational consistency, and the quality of vendor-delivered work, while supporting Agile teams that rely on external partners to deliver against business priorities.
- Evaluate complex challenges, anticipate risks, and design governance processes that improve transparency, accountability, and performance over time.
- Assess complex problems, identify solutions, and implement process improvements in a dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3–5+ years of IT, procurement, or vendor-related experience supporting third-party relationships at an enterprise level
- Demonstrated experience managing and optimizing outsourcing or vendor labor models while maintaining risk awareness across the enterprise
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted relationships to drive alignment and decision-making
- Experience analyzing and managing outsourcing capacity based on demand and strategic priorities
- Track record of improving cost efficiency, productivity, and quality of outsourced work
- Experience defining performance expectations, tracking outcomes, and improving operational processes
- Ability to assess complex problems, identify solutions, and implement process improvements in a dynamic environment
Qualifications
- Financial services industry experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear insights
- Experience supporting vendor contracts, service levels, and pricing discussions in partnership with cross-functional teams
- Experience managing vendor performance through scorecards, metrics, and reporting
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to anticipate risks and recommend proactive solutions
- Experience working in Agile environments or supporting distributed teams
- Negotiation experience supporting vendor or supplier relationships
Skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time off for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Pay
Competitive salary range with potential for bonus or incentive opportunities.
Schedule
The role is expected to be in the office 4 days a week.