Oliver Wyman - Head of External Data Vendor Management
Core
Leads the management and value derivation of Oliver Wyman's portfolio of external data and expert vendors to support high-quality client insights.
Role type
Senior leadership vendor management head (professional services)
Builds
Enterprise-wide vendor strategy, governance, and adoption frameworks for external data and research
Domain
Management consulting / Professional services / Data & Knowledge Management
Required skills
Enterprise vendor portfolio management, strategic vendor selection and governance, commercial budget management, team leadership (5-8 people), stakeholder influence, AI-enabled search and adoption strategies, ROI analysis
Preferred skills
Consulting or professional services background, AI activation experience, creative vendor management vision
Technologies
AI-enabled search tools, external data platforms, vendor management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive vendor strategy and governance; Evaluate and select vendors against consulting needs; Manage budgets and analyze spending patterns; Lead and develop a team of 5-8 professionals; Act as trusted advisor on market developments and external data capabilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
