Principal Expert - IT (Information Technology) - Bangalore, India

Societe Generale · Bangalore, India · India

Function Head - Contract & Vendor Management - IT (Information Technology) - Bangalore, India manager · Technology / Software Development

ResponsibilitiesPositioning within the Organization•         Reporting line: Ayvens CTO Program Director  •         Scope: Cross-functional Production covering all Infrastructure technologies•         Key interfaces:  L3 Infrastructure & Application teams  & Tech leads  IT Project Managers / Build / Delivery teams  AYVENS and Société Générale iT departments  AYVENS and Société Générale Purchasing departments  External providers & vendorsRole ContextThe vendor management is part of a major IT transformation, driven by the evolution and progressive convergence of the AYVENS environments, while complying with Société Générale standards and requirements. The role plays a key part in the Sunrise transformation: major change in the target operating model (offshore), steering with local iT in each country the transformation and then ensuring service continuity, technical consistency, support quality, and proper integration of production, security, and documentation requirements in a complex, multi-entity and multi-contract environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Contract Management & Supplier Governance for Ayvens Sunrise Phase 2 outsourcing program across multiple countries. Assessment of existing contracts & suppliers .Own and manage infrastructure outsourcing contracts and vendor portfolio, ensuring alignment with Ayvens & SG/GTE governance standardsFollow up consumption and compliance of our usage of the provider’s solutionManage performance, including SLA tracking, cost optimization, and value realization from vendorsChallenge suppliers on costs, delivery quality, risk, and compliance, ensuring contractual obligations are enforcedDrive savings realization through supplier consolidation, service convergence, and efficiency initiativesProvide central oversight and reporting on contract performance, financials, risks, and compliance to senior stakeholders. Prepare with Efficiency managers the validation steps for all contract renewals & transformationAct as a key interface between central Ayvens, GTE, vendors and local country teams9.      Develop a strong, open and proactive working relationship with the Service Delivery teamRequired SkillsTechnical Skills  15+ years of experience in Contract Management, Vendor Governance, or IT Outsourcing programs  Proven expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure outsourcing contracts (multi-country / multi-vendor environments)  Strong understanding of SLA/KPI management, License management, commercial models, and cost optimization levers  Experience working with global suppliers (IBM , Microsoft … ) and driving performance accountability  Strong knowledge of risk, compliance, and contractual governance frameworks  Ability to manage complex transformations and transitions, ensuring continuity and risk mitigation  Excellent negotiation, analytical, and financial acumen with focus on value delivery and savings realizationProfile requiredPositioning within the Organization•         Reporting line: Ayvens CTO Program Director  •         Scope: Cross-functional Production covering all Infrastructure technologies•         Key interfaces:  L3 Infrastructure & Application teams  & Tech leads  IT Project Managers / Build / Delivery teams  AYVENS and Société Générale iT departments  AYVENS and Société Générale Purchasing departments  External providers & vendorsRole ContextThe vendor management is part of a major IT transformation, driven by the evolution and progressive convergence of the AYVENS environments, while complying with Société Générale standards and requirements. The role plays a key part in the Sunrise transformation: major change in the target operating model (offshore), steering with local iT in each country the transformation and then ensuring service continuity, technical consistency, support quality, and proper integration of production, security, and documentation requirements in a complex, multi-entity and multi-contract environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Contract Management & Supplier Governance for Ayvens Sunrise Phase 2 outsourcing program across multiple countries. Assessment of existing contracts & suppliers .Own and manage infrastructure outsourcing contracts and vendor portfolio, ensuring alignment with Ayvens & SG/GTE governance standardsFollow up consumption and compliance of our usage of the provider’s solutionManage performance, including SLA tracking, cost optimization, and value realization from vendorsChallenge suppliers on costs, delivery quality, risk, and compliance, ensuring contractual obligations are enforcedDrive savings realization through supplier consolidation, service convergence, and efficiency initiativesProvide central oversight and reporting on contract performance, financials, risks, and compliance to senior stakeholders. Prepare with Efficiency managers the validation steps for all contract renewals & transformationAct as a key interface between central Ayvens, GTE, vendors and local country teams9.      Develop a strong, open and proactive working relationship with the Service Delivery teamRequired SkillsTechnical Skills  15+ years of experience in Contract Management, Vendor Governance, or IT Outsourcing programs  Proven expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure outsourcing contracts (multi-country / multi-vendor environments)  Strong understanding of SLA/KPI management, License management, commercial models, and cost optimization levers  Experience working with global suppliers (IBM , Microsoft … ) and driving performance accountability  Strong knowledge of risk, compliance, and contractual governance frameworks  Ability to manage complex transformations and transitions, ensuring continuity and risk mitigation  Excellent negotiation, analytical, and financial acumen with focus on value delivery and savings realizationWhy join us“We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status”.Business insightAt Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!Still hesitating?You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.We are committed to support accelerating our Group’s ESG strategy by implementing ESG principles in all our activities and policies. They are translated in our business activity (ESG assessment, reporting, project management or IT activities), our work environment and in our responsible practices for environment protection.

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