About The Team
The Information Technology team at Rubrik influences business processes, employee experience, and technologies to scale our organization to $1B+. This team creates operational efficiency across the company by centralizing the management of Infrastructure, Technology, and Data. The IT team ensures all stages of the software development lifecycle in a secured environment and scrutinizes the deployment of proper processes along with governance. They champion Rubrik on Rubrik and are the first customers of the Engineering teams at Rubrik.
Rubrik Corp IT is constructed of 100% SaaS and 0% on-premises. The IT team caters to accelerated enhancement of business value and multiple day-to-day business processes through our varied SaaS applications like Salesforce.com, Oracle Netsuite, Workday, Snowflake, Etrade, jitterbit, Allocadia, etc. This team also delivers high-paced business outcomes with 100% system uptime backed by agile, nimble, simple, but cohesive Cloud architectures.
About the role
Rubrik is seeking a highly motivated IT Applications Program Manager to manage and coordinate IT application programs, ensuring seamless delivery, along with vendor management and vendor contract renewals. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, oversee program execution, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. A strong focus on vendor contract renewals will be key to success in this role.
What you'll Do:
Program Management:
- Coordinate and manage end-to-end delivery of IT application programs across multiple business units.
- Track project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery within budget.
- Develop and maintain program roadmaps, schedules, and reporting mechanisms to provide stakeholders with timely updates.
- Collaborate with IT leadership to align programs with business priorities and strategic goals.
- Lead scrum teams for one or more IT Projects/Programs
Vendor Contract & Renewals:
- Manage vendor relationships, ensuring contracts and SaaS licensing agreements are renewed on time.
- Track and document key contract milestones, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
- Negotiate contract terms with vendors to ensure cost-effective solutions and value delivery.
- Maintain an accurate log of contract/licensing agreements, renewal timelines, and associated costs.
- Partner with Procurement and Legal teams for contract reviews and approvals.
Budget & Financial Management:
- Monitor program budgets, ensuring financial alignment and cost optimization.
- Provide regular financial reports, including cost projections and variance analysis.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives, including resource allocation and vendor negotiations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Serve as the central point of contact between IT, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Partner with technical teams, procurement, and operations to ensure alignment across projects and processes.
- Facilitate communication and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders.
Process Improvement:
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within IT program delivery and vendor management processes.
- Establish best practices for licensing management and contract renewals.
- Enhance efficiency in program execution by identifying and resolving process bottlenecks.
Experience you'll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7-12 years of experience in IT program/project management, procurement or IT vendor management.
- Past experience of working with Salesforce development teams as well as leading scrum ceremonies for Salesforce Development (primarily Sales Cloud).
- Strong understanding of IT applications, licensing, and vendor contract management.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet).
- Experience in managing budgets, tracking KPIs, and financial forecasting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Preferred Skills:
- Certification in Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2) or ITIL framework.
- Experience in software licensing management tools and IT asset management.
- Familiarity with SaaS contracts and enterprise software licensing models.
Join Us in Securing the World's Data
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world’s data. With Zero Trust Data Security™, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion @ Rubrik
At Rubrik we are committed to building and sustaining a culture where people of all backgrounds are valued, know they belong, and believe they can succeed here.
Rubrik's goal is to hire and promote the best person for the job, no matter their background. In doing so, Rubrik is committed to correcting systemic processes and cultural norms that have prevented equal representation. This means we review our current efforts with the intent to offer fair hiring, promotion, and compensation opportunities to people from historically underrepresented communities, and strive to create a company culture where all employees feel they can bring their authentic selves to work and be successful.
Our DEI strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:
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Our Company: Build a diverse company that provides equitable access to growth and success for all employees globally.
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Our Culture: Create an inclusive environment where authenticity thrives and people of all backgrounds feel like they belong.
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Our Communities: Expand our commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion within and beyond our company walls to invest in future generations of underrepresented talent and bring innovation to our clients.
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Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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