IT Commercial Manager

**About us**:
Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

**About the role**:
Are you a seasoned commercial professional with a passion for technology and a talent for negotiation? Do you excel at forging strong vendor relationships and optimising value? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an IT Commercial Manager.

In this critical role, you'll be at the forefront of managing and optimising our IT vendor landscape, directly aligning it with our business strategy and needs. You'll own the entire IT vendor lifecycle, from strategic identification and selection to contract negotiation, relationship management, and performance optimisation. This isn't just about cost savings; it's about ensuring our IT spend is efficient, effective, and drives our strategic objectives, all while building mutually beneficial partnerships with key technology providers.

**What you'll do**:

- Vendor Management & Relationship Building: Develop and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with key IT vendors, ensuring they meet performance expectations and deliver mutual value. You'll monitor SLAs, track KPIs, and proactively resolve any issues
- Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management: Lead the end-to-end commercial lifecycle for all IT contracts, including complex negotiations for software licenses, cloud services, and managed services. You'll establish robust contract management frameworks and identify significant cost efficiencies
- Strategic Sourcing: Drive the identification and selection of IT vendors that perfectly align with our company and IT strategy, leveraging your understanding of the energy/utilities sector vendor landscape
- Capability Growth: Play a key role in growing our IT vendor management capability, improving processes, and strengthening governance within the team

**What you'll bring**:

- A Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Law, Information Technology, or a related field
- Significant experience analysing and supporting commercial processes within a project or program environment
- In-depth understanding of commercial contracts, agreements, and negotiations, with a proven ability to manage vendor and supplier relationships
- A strong track record of successfully negotiating complex IT contracts (enterprise software, cloud services, managed services) and delivering significant savings/value
- A solid understanding of IT procurement processes and best practices
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities
- A detail-oriented approach with strong organisational and time management skills

This is a chance to make a significant impact, shaping our IT landscape and contributing directly to our strategic success. You'll work closely with our Chief Information Officer and have the opportunity to build and enhance our IT vendor management capabilities.

**About our workforce**:
Diversity and inclusion is important to us. Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.