Director, Vendor Management

Role Overview

• Oversee strategic technology vendor relationships including key product functionality and curriculum
• Establish a vendor management process and partner with Business Operations, IT, Procurement, Finance and Legal
• Deliver critical vendor management functions including contract review, SLA development, and negotiations
• Establish a regular cadence of vendor business reviews
• Serve as an escalation point and liaison between the vendor and technology teams
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Product Management to manage the lifecycle for critical vendor technologies

Requirements

• BS/BA in technology business management, computer science or relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in Vendor Management
• 10+ years of experience in an operational, management, or delivery roles
• Outstanding knowledge of modern tech stack of cloud applications
• Extensive firsthand experience with design, development, and implementation of IT systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, financial planning, and business operations
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Direct experience driving continuous improvements in process and operational efficiencies

Tech Stack

• Cloud

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Retirement contributions
• Paid time off
• Bonus eligibility