
Lead Contract Strategy and Governance
ING
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Amsterdam • Netherlands
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About the role
- Lead strategic ownership and governance of global technology contracts
- Establish internal governance cadence and ensure stakeholder alignment
- Monitor contract performance and drive volume optimization and cost avoidance
- Engage with CIOs to proactively manage risks and resolve escalations
- Oversee legacy system decommissioning and rollout of target solutions
- Collaborate with Tier 1 vendors and strategic partners to enhance supplier strategy
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in IT Management, Information Systems, Law, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in IT strategy, vendor and/or contract management
- Proven track record in cross-functional contract governance initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management and strategic/analytical thinking
- Experience with global IT contracts and supplier collaboration
- Ability to drive change and align technology with business strategy
Benefits
- 25-28 vacation days depending on contract
- Pension scheme
- 13th month salary
- 8% Holiday payment
- Hybrid working
- Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
- An informal working environment with innovative colleagues
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
IT strategyvendor managementcontract managementcontract governancerisk managementcost optimizationchange managementstakeholder alignmentlegacy system decommissioningsupplier strategy
Soft Skills
strategic thinkinganalytical thinkingstakeholder managementcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT ManagementBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s degree in Law