Alight Solutions

Technology Vendor Management Lead

Alight Solutions

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: IllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $132,000 - $146,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Own the lifecycle management of technology vendors, including onboarding, renewal, and exit
  • Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Finance on vendor strategy, contracts, and cost optimization
  • Establish vendor governance, performance standards, and review cadence
  • Define and track KPIs, SLAs, and service metrics; hold vendors accountable for delivery and quality
  • Evaluate technology products and vendor alternatives to ensure alignment with IT strategy and architecture
  • Support vendor risk, security, and compliance assessments in partnership with Security and Risk teams
  • Serve as the primary IT point of contact for vendor performance, escalation, and relationship management

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in IT vendor management, technology sourcing, or supplier management
  • Experience managing vendors across SaaS, cloud, platforms, infrastructure, or managed services
  • Solid understanding of contracts, SLAs, and vendor performance management
  • Financial acumen, including experience influencing or managing technology spend
  • Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and influence without direct authority
Benefits
  • health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One
  • wellbeing programs
  • retirement plans with contribution matching
  • generous time off
  • parental leave
  • continuing education
  • career growth opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
vendor managementtechnology sourcingsupplier managementSaaScloudinfrastructuremanaged servicescontractsSLAsKPI tracking
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationinfluence without authorityrelationship managementperformance accountabilitycommunicationnegotiationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skills