IT Vendor Management Role - REMOTE
About the position This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a IT Finance Vendor Manager - REMOTE. This role is pivotal in ensuring that vendor partnerships align with IT’s strategy and operational priorities. The individual will oversee, manage, and optimize IT’s relationships with vendors while reporting directly to the Director of IT PMO and Portfolio Management. The successful candidate will coordinate the annual budget for Information Technology Services, providing insightful financial analysis to assist in strategic decision-making. This position impacts both the efficiency of financial operations and the strength of vendor partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the annual budget process for IT Services, collaborating with the IT Leadership team.
- Conduct regular budget reviews and provide financial analysis for decision-making.
- Generate and present monthly accruals, budget actuals, and departmental reports for leadership.
- Manage performance to IT contracts, focusing on optimization.
- Develop and execute IT vendor management strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Manage vendor relationships across various IT domains.
- Partner with Procurement to build performance metrics into IT contracts.
- Lead vendor risk assessments and track actions with IT and vendor teams.
- Develop and maintain vendor scorecards reporting KPIs and value delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in IT Vendor management and IT Finance preferred.
- Proven experience negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor performance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with vendor management platforms and procurement systems.
- Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders effectively.
- Familiarity with IT capabilities like Salesforce, Workday, Azure.
- Experience with global vendors and offshore service providers.
Benefits
- Fully remote work option with potential for in-person.
- Competitive pay rate based on experience and skills.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Flexible work hours and supportive work culture.
- Equal employment opportunity employer.
- Potential for career advancement within the organization.
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