| IT Vendor Relationship Senior Manager |
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| Also referred to as: IT Vendor Relationship Senior Manager, IT Outsourcing Management - Director, IT Vendor Relations Director, IT Vendor Management Director, Vendor Relations Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities |
| Designs and implements the organization's strategic technology vendor management program to meet company needs and comply with required quality standards. Selects providers and oversees procurement of IT products and services to monitor and maintain operational costs and budgets. Administers the request for proposals process to vet the reputation and quality of vendor products. Negotiates service level agreements to ensure performance/quality metrics, responsibilities, expectations, and penalties are clearly defined. Works closely with managers and teams to monitor, maintain, and improve existing vendor relationships. Conducts regular business reviews to ensure compliance with company expectations, review issues, and develop solutions. May require experience with software licensing and hardware procurement. Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. Typically reports to top management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. |
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| Level of Education: IT Vendor Relationship Senior Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, IT Vendor Relationship Senior Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, IT Vendor Relationship Senior Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
