Software Demand Manager – SkillBridge Opportunity

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eBay Honor Role Apprenticeship Program

Important: This position is exclusively available to candidates who qualify for the Department of Defense's SkillBridge program.

Join eBay's Honor Role Apprenticeship Program, designed to provide meaningful on-the-job training and professional experience for transitioning military service members and their spouses. This role is ideal for SkillBridge-eligible individuals transitioning into technology and business operations careers.

Job Summary: The Software Demand Manager role supports demand planning, forecasting, and budget optimization for eBay Global Technology, focusing on software contract management, financial oversight, and strategic sourcing. Collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to streamline processes and deliver strategic technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take end-to-end ownership of the budget lifecycle, including vendor management, quarterly forecasts, identification of savings, and management of risks.

• Collaborate with Legal, Infosec, Privacy, and Third-Party Risk Management teams to finalize agreements such as Purchase Agreements, License Agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs), and renewals.

• Assess software compliance and risk exposure during onboarding and periodically thereafter.

• Professionally address and resolve vendor onboarding issues, payment discrepancies, and disputes.

• Lead business contract discussions and vendor negotiations.

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, evaluate potential projects, and prioritize budget spending to optimize return on investment (ROI).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in business, technology, finance, or related fields.

• 5 years of experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, business operations, program management, or related roles.

• Proven experience managing contracts in software asset management or technology sourcing.

• Experience managing budgets and driving cost-reduction initiatives.

• Strong presentation and communication skills, particularly with senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects involving technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in technology or related industries.

• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.

• Excellent investigative and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), ITSM tools, and project management platforms (ServiceNow, Monday.com, Ariba, etc.).

• Critical thinking and continuous improvement mindset, consistently optimizing processes and systems.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must qualify for the Department of Defense SkillBridge program.

• Must have availability for a SkillBridge internship duration of 120–180 days.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

$68,000 - $121,200

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employ