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Zayo Group IT Financial Operations, Portfolio Manager (Vendor Mgmt) in Denver, Colorado
Company Description
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.
Location: This position can be fully US remote or hybrid to Denver office.
Our Senior IT Portfolio Manager will play a critical role in
optimizing
IT spending, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and driving business value. This role requires a strong understanding of financial principles, data analysis,
operations
& financial
best practices in a cloud environment and stakeholder management.
Responsibilities:
Vendor Management:
- Facilitate or Participate in the entire vendor lifecycle, from sourcing and selection to contract negotiation, implementation, and ongoing performance management
- Negotiate contracts with IT vendors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions (pricing, SLAs, termination clauses, etc.)
- Manage vendor relationships, resolve disputes, and ensure adherence to contractual obligations
- Track vendor performance,identifypotential risks, and implement improvement plans
- Conduct regular vendor assessments and implement improvement plans
- Engage stakeholders asappropriate toensure solutions selected meet business needs while achieving financial goals.
Financial Analysis & Optimization
- Analyze IT budgets, track expenses, andidentifyor create cost-saving opportunities
- Develop andmaintainfinancial models and forecasts
- Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to stakeholders
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to IT spend and efficiency, recommending actions or decisions to improve performance
Procurement & Contract Management:
- Oversee the procurement process for IT goods and services, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Create, manage, and process purchase orders, invoices, and billing statements ensuringtimelyandaccuratepayment and reconciliation
- Collaborate cross-functionally to follow through on actions and payablesimpactingvendor relationships
Project Management:
- Support IT projects by providing cost analysis, budget management, and financial reporting
- Assistin the development of project budgets and track project expenditures
- Monitor project progress andidentifypotential cost overruns.
- Contribute to project planning and risk mitigation efforts.
Reporting and Analytics:
- Develop andmaintainreports and dashboards to track IT spending trends,identifycost variances, and provide insights to management.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of IT costs andidentifyareas for improvement.
Other financial and operational analysis and duties as assigned
Qualifications
:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in finance/accounting.
- Minimum of three (3)years experiencein IT and cloud related financial Operations
- Experience in full-cycle vendor management, including contract negotiation, implementation, and performance management
- Proven ability to work across teams and collaborate with financial, technical, and business stakeholders.
- Proficiencyin cost analysis, financial modeling, and budget forecasting
- Strong communication, collaboration, time-management, and organizational skills
- Ability to learnnew technologiesand concepts
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to think critically, problem solve creativ ly, and perform root cause analysis
- Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and deadlines
Estimated base salary range: $95,100 - $146,300 USD/annually
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The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.
Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
- Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
- Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Zayo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. EEO IS THE LAW Zayo invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing our People Ops team.
Apply at: http://ipc.us/t/C5787B570C0348D4.