Lead IT Vendor Management - REMOTE

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. Accountabilities

• 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.

Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Original job Lead IT Vendor Management - REMOTE posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job