Full-Time
Senior Manager
Category Manager, Information Technology
Updated on 9/12/2026
Verra Mobility
1,001-5,000 employees
Smart transportation technology and safety solutions
No salary listed
Mesa, AZ, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid role with occasional domestic or global travel of less than 5%.
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA
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- A bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, project management, or a related field is required.
- At least 8-10 years of progressive IT category management or strategic sourcing experience, including leadership of large, complex technology negotiations and cross-enterprise programs is required.
- Deep expertise across enterprise technology procurement, including software licensing, software as a service, cloud, telecommunications, managed services, and technology professional services is required.
- Strong understanding of software licensing models, cloud economics, consumption-based pricing, and IT supplier commercial frameworks is required.
- Demonstrated executive communication and storytelling skills, with a track record of influencing vice president and C-suite decisions, is required.
- Expert fluency in benchmarking, total cost of ownership, complex contracting, commercial strategy, and supplier performance governance at scale is required.
- Expert analytical skills with working knowledge of procure-to-pay, RFx processes, and contract basics and playbooks are required.
- Deep understanding of enterprise software licensing, cloud commercial models, IT services pricing structures, technology benchmarking, managed service contracts, software-as-a-service metrics, consumption pricing, user- and enterprise-based licensing, and infrastructure hosting is required.
- Familiarity with procurement technology platforms for intake and orchestration, procure-to-pay, spend analytics, and contract lifecycle management is required.
- Strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills, including the ability to frame choices and drive decisions, are required.
- Executive presence and the ability to build concise narratives and board-quality materials are required.
- The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence at all levels is required.
- The ability to influence without authority, align stakeholders, and manage change is required.
- Financial acumen in budget alignment, forecasting, and value realization is required.
- Experience using artificial intelligence-based solutions to improve work efficiency and scale process and project value is required.
- Sophisticated financial modeling skills, including total cost of ownership, net present value, scenario analysis, indexation, and benchmarking, are required.
- Experience designing key performance indicators, supplier incentives, performance regimes, and supplier relationship management maturity models is required.
- Knowledge of category strategy toolkits, RFx design, and commercial modeling involving price ladders, indices, and incentives is required.
- Deep fluency in complex contracting, including master service agreements, statements of work, data protection, service levels, audit, and benchmarking clauses, is required.
- The ability to build capability, mentor others, lead through influence, and navigate ambiguity, complexity, pressure, multiple priorities, and change at scale is required.
- Own a complex, high-spend IT category or portfolio with global scope and enterprise impact.
- Influence IT leaders and enterprise technology roadmaps and present recommendations and status at leadership forums.
- Support enterprise digital transformation initiatives through sourcing and contracting strategies aligned to cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, artificial intelligence enablement, and operational scalability.
- Lead cross-functional project teams and external partners to deliver multi-year roadmaps and operating model changes.
- Serve as the primary procurement voice with senior and executive stakeholders and present at executive committees.
- Shape policy, standards, and governance and develop the category talent bench.
- Ensure category plans reflect stakeholder goals, market dynamics, and supplier capabilities.
- Champion adoption of preferred suppliers, standards, and policies across the business.
- Use analysis to develop strategic insights and market intelligence frameworks that inform category strategy, RFx prioritization, supplier negotiations, and contract terms.
- Analyze complex data to identify and prioritize sourcing and planning opportunities that drive competitive advantage and long-term value.
- Lead sourcing waves and supplier business reviews and remain accountable for savings and value realization.
- Craft and socialize a multi-year category strategy tied to enterprise goals in software and software-as-a-service, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications and networking, managed services and outsourcing, cybersecurity, end-user computing and hardware, and enterprise applications and platforms.
- Drive optimization initiatives related to software license utilization, cloud consumption, vendor consolidation, application rationalization, and enterprise standards adoption.
- Deliver value levers including portfolio simplification, demand challenge, supplier ecosystem redesign, and digital automation.
- Establish structured value tracking with Finance and validate and publish results to executives.
- Build and maintain a category strategy covering demand, market, supplier, risk, and should-cost considerations.
- Translate strategy into an annual sourcing wave plan and prioritized contract pipeline with mitigation actions for expirations and renewals.
- Own data quality across procurement systems and maintain audit-readiness records.
- Review and perform analytics and market research that inform strategic planning decisions, RFx, negotiation preparation, and category direction.
- Manage the intake queue, validate requirements, and set expectations on timelines and next steps.
- Maintain project trackers, savings logs, contract records, and supplier profiles for audit readiness.
- Create, refresh, publish, and communicate preferred supplier lists and engagement playbooks.
- Negotiate with global technology suppliers and primary technology resellers.
- Conduct in-depth market analysis to inform RFx development, supplier negotiations, and contract terms.
- Own and drive marquee RFx and sole-source events and renewals with enterprise-wide implications.
- Negotiate creative commercial constructs such as risk-share, outcome-based, and gainshare arrangements.
- Oversee or perform total cost of ownership analysis for sourcing decisions and supplier evaluations.
- Set deal architectures and negotiation plays, coach deal teams, and engage executive sponsors and legal counsel through closure.
- Establish playbooks and guardrails for rebid and renewal strategies, indexation, benchmarking, and continuous improvement.
- Negotiate commercial protections related to data privacy, information security, service-level agreements, audit rights, intellectual property, indemnification, limitation of liability, price protections, and renewal caps.
- Chair executive governance with strategic partners and sponsor joint innovation roadmaps and transformation programs.
- Oversee portfolio risk management covering cyber, supply continuity, financial, regulatory, and environmental, social, and governance risks, with proactive mitigation and incident response.
- Segment suppliers and implement governance through quarterly and annual business reviews, scorecards, and corrective actions.
- Perform AQSCIR assessments for key suppliers.
- Facilitate supplier-led innovation and continuous improvement initiatives aligned to business outcomes.
- Drive adoption of preferred suppliers and manage change communications.
- Partner with IT governance areas to ensure suppliers meet enterprise cybersecurity, regulatory, and data protection requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in procure-to-pay and contract lifecycle management; elevate standards, templates, and systems; automate analytics and reporting; and ensure data fidelity and audit readiness.
- Improve ways of working across Legal, Security and Privacy, Finance and Accounts Payable, and business units.
- Track cost savings and avoidance progress against targets and pipeline forecasts.
- Coordinate cross-functional approvals across Security and IT, Privacy, Compliance, Finance, Accounts Payable, and Legal and drive issue resolution.
- Coach and assign work to sourcing resources aligned to the sourcing wave plan.
- Build trusted partnerships with CIO organization leaders, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, engineering, program management office, and digital transformation stakeholders.
- Map stakeholder ecosystems and develop engagement strategies based on influence, impact, and business needs.
- Engage stakeholders to understand business requirements, pain points, and future needs.
- Maintain a cadence of meetings and communications with key stakeholders and their leadership teams.
- Act as a trusted advisor and liaison between procurement and business units.
- Represent procurement in steering committees, executive briefings, and supplier governance forums.
- Support stakeholder projects with responsiveness, strategic input, and proactive problem-solving.
- Craft compelling storylines and materials.
- Engage Finance and stakeholders in the budgeting process and align procurement plans with financial goals.
- Coordinate with Finance for savings tracking and bottom-line impact protection.
- Deliver measurable cost savings and avoidance and track progress against targets and pipeline forecasts.
- Apply total cost of ownership analysis to sourcing decisions and supplier evaluations.
- Optimize contract value through improved terms, pricing structures, and performance incentives.
- Mentor and support a matrixed and cross-functional team of procurement professionals and governance partners to build skills and succession.
- Design and execute change management and communications for enterprise rollouts and craft executive narratives and decision memos.
- An MBA or master's degree in supply chain, finance, project management, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- 10-12 or more years of progressive category management or strategic sourcing experience, including leadership of large, complex negotiations and cross-enterprise programs.
- Experience working within highly regulated, manufacturing, mobility, automotive, industrial technology, or engineering-driven environments.
- Experience leading transformation involving operating models, digital source-to-pay, or supplier ecosystems across multiple regions.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Project Management Professional, Prosci, or equivalent change credentials.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Domain depth in one or more enterprise functions such as human resources, information technology, finance, professional services, or facilities and corporate real estate.
- Experience in a large, global enterprise with exposure to both indirect corporate and direct client-facing procurement models.
- Recent or current experience working across time zones.
- Strong grasp of software licensing models, including software-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service, infrastructure-as-a-service, subscription versus perpetual licensing, and associated services.
Verra Mobility provides technology solutions for smart transportation, helping cities, fleets, and rental companies make roads safer and more efficient. Its offerings include hardware and software for programs like school bus stop-arm cameras, fleet management, and data analytics. The system typically combines cameras and sensors with software to monitor traffic events, enforce laws, and optimize operations; customers install the technology, receive ongoing maintenance, and access analytics to improve transportation systems. The company distinguishes itself through a global footprint (over 15 countries), a diverse client base (government agencies, commercial fleets, rental car companies), and multiple revenue streams from sales, installation, maintenance, and data services, along with partnerships within the smart mobility ecosystem. The overall goal is to reduce traffic incidents, improve driver behavior, and create safer, more connected transportation networks.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mesa, Arizona
Founded
1987
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The September 2 AI Title and Registration launch cuts fleet activation time up to 80%.
- August 18 South Florida study showed Verra school-zone programs reduced speeding violations by 97%.
- California AB 645 made Verra the technology partner for all six authorized cities.
What critics are saying
- Avis ends its contract in September 2026, removing $135 million to $145 million annualized revenue.
- June 24 class action alleges Verra misled investors about Avis renewal and in-house replacement risk.
- The August 2026 Hertz and Avis renewals run at lower pricing and volume-modulation rights.
What makes Verra Mobility unique
- Verra’s August 2026 AI Title and Registration platform processes 1.7 million transactions yearly.
- Its August 26 Hertz renewal preserves a 20-year outsourced tolling and violations relationship.
- Los Angeles chose Verra for 125 speed cameras, extending its government safety footprint.
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↑ 6%Verra Mobility reported second-quarter revenues of $263.6 million, up 11.7% year on year and exceeding analyst expectations by 3.8%. The company provides smart mobility technology for tolls, violations, and traffic enforcement. Despite the revenue beat, results were mixed. Verra Mobility beat EBITDA estimates but its full-year revenue guidance fell significantly short of analyst expectations, representing the weakest guidance update among its electrical systems peers. The stock has fallen 27.3% since the earnings announcement and currently trades at $4.08. Among the 14 electrical systems stocks tracked, the group collectively reported revenues that beat consensus estimates by 2.4%, though next quarter's guidance came in 0.6% below expectations. Share prices in the sector have declined an average of 3.5% since the latest results.
Verra Mobility launches AI-driven Title & Registration solution, cutting fleet vehicle activation time up to 80%. September 2, 2026 New platform helps fleets move vehicles from acquisition to the road same-day, while reducing compliance risk MESA, Ariz., Sept. 2, 2026 - Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, today announced an AI-driven Title & Registration (T&R) solution built to help fleets cut through the manual, state-by-state complexity that has long slowed vehicle deployment and increased compliance risk. Fleet operators managing growth, geographic expansion, and new vehicle programs have historically relied on T&R processes that are manual, paper-based, and fragmented across jurisdictions, often requiring a trip to a state office or other brick-and-mortar location to complete a single transaction. Verra Mobility's modernized solution replaces that patchwork with AI-powered document intelligence, automated workflow orchestration, and real-time transaction visibility, built on more than 10 years of T&R operating experience. Verra Mobility currently processes more than 1.7 million T&R transactions annually with 99.8% accuracy, supported by direct electronic connections to DMVs in 15 states and expanding nationwide coverage options. The company's new AI-powered document intelligence identifies document types, extracts required data, and applies jurisdiction-specific rules automatically, processing qualifying transaction documents in under 90 seconds. Combined with automated workflow orchestration, the result is same-day processing for qualifying transactions and an average processing time of roughly half a day - up to 80% faster than the industry's typical 3- to 5-day turnaround. "We understand where customers feel the most friction and what they need from a modern solution," said Stacey Moser, chief customer officer, Verra Mobility. "Every day a vehicle sits waiting on paperwork is a day it isn't generating revenue for our customers. We've built AI directly into that operational foundation to help our customers get vehicles on the road faster, lower total cost of ownership, and provide stronger compliance confidence at scale." Verra Mobility's Title & Registration solution is designed to support a range of fleet and mobility use cases, including: * Commercial and corporate fleets seeking a streamlined process across states that reduces administrative burden * Autonomous vehicle programs requiring scalable infrastructure that supports compliance in non-standard data environments * Rental car operations that depend on fast vehicle turnaround, high utilization, and predictable processing timelines * IRP/IFTA and carrier fleet teams that need governed reporting, audit-ready documentation, and consistent compliance support Key capabilities include: * AI-driven workflow orchestration to streamline T&R processes * Automated renewals and milestone tracking for greater visibility and fewer manual touchpoints * Centralized process management that replaces fragmented, state-by-state coordination * Improved compliance support through more consistent documentation and managed workflows * Operational efficiency gains that help fleets reduce rework, accelerate in-fleeting, and better support revenue readiness As fleets face growing pressure to activate vehicles faster while managing compliance across an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, T&R is shifting from a back-office function into an operational lever that directly affects revenue readiness. Building on a decade of operational experience, the new AI-driven capabilities extend automation to a process that has historically lagged behind other areas of fleet operations. About Verra Mobility. Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in Arizona, Verra Mobility operates in North America, Europe, and Australia. For more information, please visit www.verramobility.com. Forward looking statements. Verra Mobility describe initiatives that drive its business and future results in this press release. Such discussions contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements are those that address activities, events, or developments that management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future including statements relating to: the capabilities, performance, and expected benefits of Verra Mobility's AI-driven Title & Registration solution; anticipated processing times, accuracy rates, and efficiency gains; the expansion of DMV connectivity and nationwide coverage; the potential benefits of AI-powered document intelligence and automated workflow orchestration; fleet vehicle activation timelines and revenue-readiness improvements; and planned product development and market expansion. They are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ significantly from those envisaged by its forward-looking statements. Verra Mobility do not undertake to update or revise any of its forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law. Its forward-looking statements are also subject to material risks and uncertainties that can affect its performance in both the near-and long-term. In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this press release can or will be achieved. These forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the information included in this press release, its Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking plans described herein are not final and may be modified or abandoned at any time. Additional information. Verra Mobility periodically provide information for investors on its corporate website, www.verramobility.com, and its investor relations website, ir.verramobility.com. Verra Mobility intend to use its website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor its website, in addition to following the Company's press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.
Verra Mobility has launched an AI-driven title and registration solution designed to accelerate fleet vehicle deployment by up to 80%. The platform processes qualifying transaction documents in under 90 seconds, reducing average processing time to roughly half a day compared to the industry's typical three- to five-day turnaround. The company currently processes more than 1.7 million title and registration transactions annually with 99.8% accuracy. The system uses AI-powered document intelligence to identify document types, extract required data, and apply jurisdiction-specific rules automatically. Verra Mobility has direct electronic connections to departments of motor vehicles in 15 states, with expanding nationwide coverage. The solution targets commercial fleets, autonomous vehicle programmes, rental car operations, and carrier fleet teams seeking faster vehicle activation and improved compliance management.
Verra Mobility and Hertz expand technology partnership under renewed contract. Aug 26, 2026, 16:15 ET As part of the recently announced five-year contract renewal, Hertz and Verra Mobility are expanding their technology partnership to explore opportunities to modernize toll processing MESA, Ariz., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, and The Hertz Corporation, on behalf of its Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands, shared additional details today regarding their recent contract renewal, including plans to explore new technology solutions that build on their long-standing tolling and violations management partnership. The parties announced during quarterly earnings the renewed agreement extending their 20-year partnership. In the expanded agreement, the companies will explore new technology solutions to further improve Hertz's customer experience. Verra Mobility will also continue to provide Hertz with a fully outsourced toll and violations management program, helping improve administrative efficiency while giving renters a more convenient, frictionless experience on cashless and all-electronic tolling networks across North America. "As Hertz continues to evolve, we're committed to evolving alongside them by listening closely to their needs, investing in innovative technologies, and refining our solutions to help them operate more efficiently while delivering greater value and convenience to their customers," said Stacey Moser, chief customer officer, Verra Mobility. "We are looking to continuously innovate for our customers," said Jason Rivera, chief technology officer, Verra Mobility. "This next phase of our relationship is about exploring how to combine operational experience with connected-vehicle tolling and AI technology to help solve increasingly complex fleet challenges." "Verra Mobility has been a trusted partner for more than two decades, helping us simplify tolling and violations management while enhancing the rental experience," said Marnie Harte, senior vice president and chief procurement officer, Hertz. "We look forward to exploring opportunities to leverage new technology to create a more convenient, transparent and seamless experience for our customers, while reducing operational complexity across our fleet." Verra Mobility helps communities and businesses move people and vehicles by connecting the entire transportation ecosystem, including road safety, commercial fleet mobility, and parking management. The company supports more than 7.6 million vehicles globally - helping to protect vehicle owners against costly toll fines and burdensome administrative tasks - and empowers more than 300 communities to increase safety for all road users through intelligent technology and data-driven insights. In 2025, more than 350 million toll transactions and over 5.6 million violations were processed for fleet customers. To learn more about Verra Mobility's commercial and fleet solutions, visit www.verramobility.com/commercial/. About Verra Mobility Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in Arizona, Verra Mobility operates in North America, Europe, and Australia. For more information, please visit www.verramobility.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are those that address activities, events, or developments that management intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. They are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ significantly from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update or revise any of our forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to material risks and uncertainties that can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term, including, without limitation, risks relating to our ability to successfully implement new technologies, the expected benefits of our partnership with Hertz, our ability to maintain and expand customer relationships, general economic conditions, and other factors described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this press release can or will be achieved. This press release should be read in conjunction with the information included in our other press releases, reports, and other filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking plans described herein are not final and may be modified or abandoned at any time. Additional Information We periodically provide information for investors on our corporate website, www.verramobility.com, and our investor relations website, ir.verramobility.com. We intend to use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following the Company's press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. | Media Relations: | Investor Relations: | | Valerie Schneider | Mark Zindler | | [email protected] | [email protected] | SOURCE Verra Mobility
Verra Mobility reported second quarter results that beat analyst estimates, with revenue of $263.6 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.38. However, the company significantly lowered its full-year guidance, cutting revenue expectations to $955 million from $1.03 billion and reducing adjusted EPS guidance by 15.6%. Interim CEO Jon Keyser cited new multi-year agreements with Avis Budget Group and Hertz as critical to stabilising the business, though he acknowledged the contracts were executed at lower pricing levels than existing relationships. This weighed on profitability, with operating margin declining to -12.4% from 26.8% year-on-year. CFO Craig Conti confirmed the renewed contracts are on less favourable terms, with customers able to modulate fleet volumes. Management indicated commercial margins will remain pressured near term whilst cost optimisation efforts continue.