Manage relationships with strategic infrastructure vendors and serve as liaison with key IT service providers (Service Desk, Infrastructure, Desktop Support, Print Services)
Oversee vendor performance, service levels, and financial management
Drive outcomes across a multi-sourced, hybrid IT ecosystem and improve end-to-end service delivery
Partner with IT Governance, Contract Management, and Service Integration teams
Lead development and presentation of IT and operational solutions; manage communications and vendor processes aligned with enterprise governance
Collaborate with service owners to meet business goals and evaluate service agreements
Support staffing and skill development; mentor teams and ensure vendors have resources for project success
Track and report service metrics
Build expertise in IT service delivery and pricing models; ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards using best-practice frameworks
Requirements
Bachelor s degree in related technical/business area plus 4 years of IT or business experience
6 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree
Proven experience in vendor and contract management, budgeting, and IT service delivery
Strong vendor relationship management and negotiation skills
Expertise in contract, financial, and project management
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Knowledge of IT services, technology, ITSM/ITIL, and ServiceNow
Detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning
Strong organizational skills with the ability to analyze processes, identify contributors, work across organizational boundaries and prioritize actions
Ability to develop strong knowledge of the technology or service delivered by the vendor, its market, strategic plans and innovations, competitors, challenges and market trends