Technology Lifecycle Management Senior Consultant

Our customer is a large United States insurance company that is backed by more than 100 years of experience and provides insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, they have more than 20 US locations.

We are seeking a Technology Lifecycle Management Senior Consultant on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is 100% remote, and candidates must be available to work CST/CDT hours.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end IT hardware and software lifecycle, including procurement, contract management, renewals, and vendor relationships
• Collaborate with Technical Leads, Procurement teams, and Suppliers to gather requirements and execute purchases and renewals
• Lead and coordinate technical and vendor meetings; document and track action items through completion
• Gather and analyze quote requirements for IT hardware/software purchases and renewals
• Submit purchase orders (POs) and manage financial tracking, including budgeting, forecasting, invoice approvals, and reporting
• Maintain and update documentation across systems, including CMDB, contracts, financials, and asset records
• Track hardware/software maintenance and renewal timelines, proactively initiating renewal processes
• Research software entitlements and resolve licensing compliance issues in collaboration with relevant teams
• Investigate and resolve hardware/software issues, including vendor invoice discrepancies
• Prepare leadership reports, dashboards, and presentations on financials, assets, and operational status
• Drive operational efficiency improvements through process optimization and best practices
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Communicate risks, issues, and updates clearly, escalating as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience preferred
• 10+ years of experience in IT operations, procurement, or related fields
• Strong background in IT contract management, including hardware/software purchasing, renewals, and vendor negotiations
• Experience working with IT infrastructure (hardware, software, and service providers)
• Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and reporting
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Experience with asset management and configuration management databases (CMDB)
• Proficiency in tools such as Workday, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
• Experience in identifying and implementing operational efficiencies

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

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.