Job Description
This project is a critical part of a company-wide tech stack transformation initiative aimed at simplifying our enterprise software ecosystem and achieving an optimized cost structure. We are seeking an experienced independent contractor to lead a cross-functional project to assess current enterprise software usage, evaluate alternatives, and design a framework for strategic contract decision-making going forward.
Location: On-site in Washington, D.C.
Reports To: Steering Group (Strategy, Engineering, Finance)
Contract Duration: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $85-$125 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and Execute a Project Plan: Define scope, timeline, and milestones aligned with project objectives.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct interviews across departments to understand software usage, dependencies, business needs, and alternatives.
- Contract Landscape Analysis: Map existing contracts, identify redundancies, and assess switching costs.
- Financial Impact Assessment: Evaluate potential savings and operational impacts of decommissioning, consolidating, or replacing software tools.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate collaboration among department stakeholders to prioritize opportunities.
- Alternative Solutions Research: Identify cost-effective replacement solutions that meet business requirements.
- Change Management: Support teams through decision-making and transition planning to ensure minimal disruption. Lead change management efforts for system transitions, including stakeholder education, adoption planning, and end-user support.
- System Evangelism and Enablement: Champion the benefits of the new system by developing compelling use cases, demonstrating capabilities to business stakeholders, and driving organization-wide adoption through clear communication of value.
- Governance Framework Development: Design and implement a sustainable procurement process for future software selection and contract management.
- Reporting: Present findings and recommendations to the Steering Group and executive stakeholders; track progress and maintain accountability.
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- Project plan.
- Weekly progress report.
- Contract landscape map.
- Cost and tech stack optimization recommendation and roadmap report.
- New tech procurement process design and implementation.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management within technology or procurement domains.
- Strong understanding of enterprise software ecosystems and SaaS contract structures.
- Proven ability to navigate complex organizations and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
- Financial acumen to analyze cost savings and assess trade-offs.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills with senior stakeholders.
- Experience in designing or improving technology procurement.