Jobs · Information Technology · Texas

IT Program Manager

Charles Schwab · Austin, TX · 2 mo 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.

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