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Sourcing aimed at supporting adoption and rationalization of technologies requiring technical expertise in emerging industry technology categories such as 3rd party/hybrid/on- premise cloud, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) SW, Radio Access Networks, Next Gen Business Support Systems, Automation, transformational SaaS and PaaS, disaggregated network solutions, data warehouse and analytics, and direct chip supplier relationships, while supporting a technical client organization and cross-functional technical programs/projects to forward progress AT&T technology.
Technical Sourcing managers would assist client organizations to set strategy to support business process and post contract sourcing operations for strategic, and broad supplier relationships.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
-Strategic planning and big thinking inclusive of technology development and advancement incorporating the cloud, hardware, software, Xaas, IoT, AI/ML, Automation, etc.
-Technological expertise and adeptness close to our BU stakeholders to offer them appropriate level of sourcing and cost analysis support to ensure solutions conform to technology strategies including:
Effectively understand the offering, costs of what we are buying, alternatives, and how solution compares to our current solutions already used in company; negotiate security controls in the form of Supplier Information Security Requirements (SISR) to ensure technology risks are mitigated and technology performs in compliance with ASPR; Analyze software SKUs to ensure each technology sourcing event contains a full solution and to ask probing question about each SKU to ensure solutions are not being over-proposed.
-Review architecture to determine if public-cloud hosted or private-cloud hosted to determine applicable cloud terms to include in contract; Understand and translate network architectures, technology evolution and deployment models to ensure cost elements and contractual terms align to business value.
-Understand technology cost drivers to align pricing models with value realized by the business; Transform the technical requirements into contractual obligations to hold suppliers accountable for a successful implementation; Fluent in OS, cores, containers, sockets, and network technologies like OpenROADM, network disaggregation, Open RAN, Virtual RAN, to appropriately negotiate relevant terms for asset management and compliance.
-Business process, cost management and governance to ensure single version of truth of spend data for enterprise use, optimization, compliance, automating where applicable. Risk management expertise including problem solving, familiar with laws, intellectual property, technical regulations regarding data and privacy to make decisions and ensure BU stakeholders awareness.
-Ability to work seamlessly within and across companies, cultures, functions, and geographies to drive change and action. Best practices knowledge within and across industries including an ability to translate those learnings into application for AT&T. Project Management skills to oversee one a small to large project that may involve cross- functional teams.
Job Contribution:
Education:
Preferred Bachelors degree.
Experience:
Typically requires 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
Supervisory:
No.
Our Lead Technical Sourcing Management, earns between $118,800.00-$178,200.00 USD Annual, Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
· Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.
· 401(k) plan
· Tuition reimbursement program.
· Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
· Paid Parental Leave.
· Paid Caregiver Leave.
· Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected.
· Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.
AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Apply now!
Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
Dallas, Texas
Salary Range:
$118,800.00 - $178,200.00
It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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