AVP, Technology Vendor Relationship Manager
Core
Lead governance and performance management for a portfolio of technology vendors supporting enterprise platforms in a regulated financial services environment.
Role type
Senior IC Technology Vendor Relationship Manager
Builds
Vendor governance frameworks, performance reviews, and strategic alignment for cloud, cybersecurity, SaaS, and infrastructure vendors.
Domain
Financial Services / Technology Vendor Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Technology vendor management, strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, third-party risk management, RFP/RFA evaluation, stakeholder engagement, commercial acumen, regulatory compliance, service level agreement (SLA) monitoring, market trend analysis
Preferred skills
Experience in wealth management or regulated trading environments, cloud/SaaS/cybersecurity domain expertise, executive communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, vendor management tools
Technologies
Cloud, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Data Platforms, Managed Services
Responsibilities
Serve as primary relationship manager for assigned technology vendors; coordinate operational and business reviews; support contract renewals and negotiations; monitor vendor performance and SLAs; identify optimization opportunities; escalate and mitigate third-party risks; align vendor activities with enterprise initiatives like cloud migration and AI adoption.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC