Project Manager I

**Project Manager I
**Who we are**:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of over 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in over 30+ countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

**You Are**:
UST is searching for a Vendor Relationship Senior Analyst who will be responsible for the lifespan of contracts and agreements for all Technology vendors who access, transmit, or host Prologis data or provide IT, contingent workers. Act in a consulting capacity with business owners regarding vendor management processes, business needs, and required documentation. Foster ongoing partnerships with Legal, Risk Management, IT Finance, and IT Security.

**The Opportunity**:

- Serves as a point of contact for Technology Vendors on behalf of the organization
- Manages contract renewals, extensions, terminations, and new business for all technology vendors
- Lead contract negotiations with vendors (i.e. renegotiations, extensions, terminations, and new business)
- Educate business owners on the VMO role and process
- Document and update the VMO program, process, and procedures
- Lead Vendor partner scorecard and performance reviews with the appropriate Business Owner partners
- Own, maintain & audit the Master Technology Vendor partner database
- Track and report on pending and completed work daily
- Provide monthly VMO matrix distributed in the IT Scorecard/Dashboard
- Join and Present as needed in the Technology Meetup meetings
- Participate in Technology Engagement Committee meetings / PIC meetings
- Responsible for maintenance of the VMO SharePoint site
- Analyze and identify additional agreements as needed
- Coordinates Legal, Risk, IT Finance, and IT Security reviews
- On-boarding of new vendor partners and updates on tax ID numbers for accounting purposes
- Create & Foster strong partnerships with internal Business Owner Partners
- Support Information Security Governance

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

**What you need**:

- Technology vendor experience
- Procurement experience
- Global company experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent professional experience.
- Expert in evaluating a broad range of technology investments with advanced critical thinking and analytical skills providing our business partners with the greatest flexibility and solution options.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading complex vendor negotiations.
- The ability to challenge customer input to facilitate stronger outcomes.
- Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation, be service-oriented and team-focused with a high degree of initiative and follow through.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrable experience in preparing presentations to financial and business leaders, including senior management.
- Proficient knowledge and use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and electronic signature software (Docusign).
- Independent in work ethic and thought process, needing little direction/supervision.
- Positive attitude and strong team player with an eagerness to learn and add value to the organization.
- Familiarity with the Information Technology environment
- Demonstrated abilities to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines with efficiency and accuracy
- Tact, discretion, confidentiality, and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters and documentation

**What we believe**:
We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the center of everything we do.

**Humility**:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic, and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

**Humanity**:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

**Integrity**:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
**UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without re