Director, IT Vendor Management
Core
Establishing and leading vendor management strategy, governance, and performance oversight for all technology suppliers to ensure third-party relationships deliver maximum business value and minimize risk.
Role type
Director, IT Vendor Management
Builds
Enterprise technology and financial objectives alignment through managed vendor portfolios
Domain
Insurance/Financial Services IT Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
IT vendor management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor performance management, risk assessment, financial acumen, stakeholder influence, team leadership, policy development, cost optimization
Preferred skills
Experience in decentralized/multi-entity organizations, insurance or financial services industry background, managing large complex vendor portfolios
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive IT vendor management strategy, oversee full vendor lifecycle from sourcing to exit, implement performance management processes including SLAs and KPIs, partner with procurement and legal for contract negotiation, ensure vendor compliance with risk and security requirements, build and lead a high-performing vendor management team
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership