Sara Grimm

About Sara Grimm

Experienced in IT financial management, IT sourcing, IT chargebacks & allocations, and supplier management. I’ve stood up two offices of the CIO/IT Business Office from scratch, wearing multiple hats while building out a team. I’ve led two P2P Coupa implementations along with 3 Telecom Expense implementations. Skilled with experience in both divestments and acquisitions for IT contracts and costs.I bring organizational efficiency for the CIO and IT Leadership. I focus on standardizing IT procurement processes, streamlining supplier onboarding, modeling cost transparency, and implementing data-driven budgeting practices. Documenting and drawing processes to identify root causes and solutions for proactive approaches. Leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies, I consistently identify and eliminate inefficiencies, driving measurable improvements in cost management and operational workflows. I’ve lead $1M+ savings on a single RFP, and driven multiple rounds of negotiations with price reductions up to 60%. I lead the SOW redlines ensuring all parties review and provide feedback. This has resulted in little to no change orders, nor scope creep. Proficient in ITIL frameworks and skilled in leading RFx sourcing events, I help mitigate contractual risks and deliver actionable insights to leadership. My collaborative approach fosters cross-functional alignment, while my expertise in IT asset management and financial operations enables solutions that align with organizational objectives. Passionate about solving complex challenges, I am dedicated to delivering scalable strategies that empower teams and optimize IT investments.

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Office of the CIO

   Oceaneering

   Aug 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I help IT run more efficiently & effectively. I’m a trusted advisor to the ITLT & CIO, translating vision into execution across key IT governance, portfolio management, financial stewardship, and operational excellence initiatives. With a focus on aligning technology strategy to business outcomes, I work with the IT teams to support cross-functional programs that enhance transparency, agility, and innovation across the organization- Spearhead strategic planning, performance metrics, and executive reporting for ITLT to support CIO decision-making- Responsible for the annual IT budgeting process, including forecasting, cost modeling, and variance analysis across the global IT portfolios- Manage financial governance for IT investments, ensuring fiscal discipline and alignment with enterprise priorities, ROIs and TCOs- Monitor and report on IT spend performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities for the C&P group- Assist IT portfolio management with project spend, ensuring optimal resource allocation and ROI tracking - Collaborate Procurement to streamline vendor management, contract negotiations, and invoice reconciliation - Champion continuous improvement initiatives- Provide thoughtful leadership on emerging technologies, enterprise architecture, and innovation strategy

Education

• Sam Houston State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Math

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Veterans
• Educational Leadership
• Accounting
• Lesson Planning
• Invoicing
• Customer Relations
• Educational Technology
• Account Management
• K-12
• Payroll
• Curriculum Development
• Differentiated Instruction
• Classroom
• Microsoft Office
• Quickbooks
• Data Entry
• Training
• Classroom Management