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State of Washington IT Professional Structure

IT VENDOR MANAGEMENT - MANAGER

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IT VENDOR MANAGEMENT - MANAGER
Class Code: 486VM
Category: Information Technology


Statement

The information contained on this page is a general description of the IT Professional Structure job family and level noted.  The hiring agency or institution maintains positions descriptions with the specific duties and required qualifications for individual positions. 
Allocation criteria for classified IT job families and levels is found in the IT Professional Structure Evaluator’s Handbook. 

Job Family Definition

Work that manages IT vendors and ensures that all service level agreements (SLAs) or underpinning contracts for IT services across the organization are delivered according to specifications. Work also includes working with IT, business units, and contract managers in identifying and evaluating technology services providers that are consistent with the organizations business strategy and architecture.

Job Level Competency Description

• Manages designated IT activities involving one or more specialized IT job families within an assigned area of responsibility.
• Applies and manages IT resources effectively to meet client’s business needs.
• Consults and provides expert technical guidance and advice to assigned IT staff.
• Applies new technology, make recommendations and work with IT staff to resolve complex technical IT issues.
• Applies project management principles, methods and practices to assigned projects or initiatives.
• Reviews budget allotments and expenditures.
• Approves specifications and design requirements for applications and systems. 
• Establishes tactical and operational priorities.

Legal Requirement(s)

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. 

Desirable Qualifications

Recruitment announcements will specify the specific desirable qualifications for the posted position.

Class History

New classification, adopted 06/13/2019, effective July 1, 2019.