Sr Manager IT - Partner Strategy & Vendor Management
Core
Lead enterprise-wide vendor management and partner governance practices, establishing relationships with strategic vendors and Global Capability Centers (GCCs) to ensure performance accountability and drive value realization.
Role type
Senior Manager, Vendor Management & Partner Strategy
Builds
Enterprise vendor governance frameworks, operating models, and performance review processes for strategic partners and service providers.
Domain
Corporate Operations / Vendor Management / Strategic Partnerships
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Vendor governance, strategic partnership management, contract negotiation, performance analytics, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, program management, cost optimization, compliance monitoring
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, experience leading cross-functional initiatives, managing technology or professional services vendors, supply chain experience
Technologies
Vendor management dashboards, performance scorecards, reporting mechanisms
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key vendors; Establish and manage vendor governance frameworks and KPIs; Support evaluation and onboarding of strategic partners; Partner with Procurement and Legal for contract negotiations; Assess vendor-related risks and implement mitigation strategies; Develop vendor management dashboards and reporting mechanisms
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership
