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Senior Project Manager #25445

Blue Chip Talent
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/24/2025

Blue Chip Talent will not be accepting C2C candidates for this position at this time.


Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with a leading technology organization, is seeking a skilled Senior IT Software Project Manager. This role is responsible for leading software licensing negotiations, managing key supplier relationships, and supporting strategic sourcing for IT procurement initiatives.


Job Duties:

  • Lead contract and pricing negotiations for enterprise software licensing agreements
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals
  • Manage vendor relationships and conduct quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers
  • Present contract award recommendations to senior leadership
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to align on software needs, budgets, and timelines
  • Perform spend analysis and track cost-saving initiatives
  • Oversee contract lifecycle activities and compliance through CLM systems
  • Support ERP-related procurement workflows and reporting


Skills & Experience


Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 8 years of experience in IT procurement, software sourcing, or contract management
  • Proven background negotiating software licensing deals and supplier agreements
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (Coupa preferred)
  • Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management tools (Ironclad preferred)
  • Expertise in pricing strategy, cost analysis, and RFP/RFI processes
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and executive-level presentation tools
  • Familiarity with supplier performance metrics and reporting


Desired:

  • Previous experience in a hybrid or matrixed enterprise environment
  • Exposure to automotive, manufacturing, or technology industry procurement
  • Working knowledge of indirect procurement policies and controls
  • Advanced knowledge of supplier risk assessment frameworks


Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.


We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.

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