IT Strategic Vendor Manager position

Job Summary

Manage Information Technology's strategic vendor management program, including developing the strategies to leverage and expand partnerships with IT's key vendors.   The Strategic VMO Manager, oversee managed services and material commodities, identify opportunities for strategic sourcing, and develops/maintains relationship management strategies for IT vendors and commodities. 

This is a "Project" position designed to support project work for a limited duration. While the exact duration of the project is yet to be determined, we currently anticipate a period of 3-5 years based on business needs at the present time following which you will separate from the Company. It is important for you to understand that this period may be shortened based on business needs in the future at which point you will separate from the Company. It is also important for you to understand that this employment is of a limited duration and that you will not be entitled to separation benefits under any PSEG plan at the time you separate from the Company. Director Level approval and waiver will be required for you to bid on other PSEG opportunities within the first 3 years of assignment. From year 4 through the end of your assignment, Director level approval and waiver will not be required. If your assignment ends prior to the anticipated timeframe based on business needs, you will be allowed to bid on other PSEG opportunities without Director level approval from the time you are notified your assignment will be ending through the end date of the assignment.  

Job Responsibilities

• Vendor Management Responsibilities as outlined in the Job Description to include but not limited to; (1) Oversee and coordinate IT's contract management, vendor performance management, contractor/managed service providers and external sourcing programs (2) Manage, develop and lead VMO team, responsible for contract management and vendor performance management
• External Stakeholders as outlined in the Job Description to include but not limited to;  (1) Operate a program to build vendor relationships to provide quality materials and services at the lowest total cost that meet or exceed business requirements, while maintaining the smallest possible vendor base needed (2) Provide support and manage high profile vendor relationships on projects in coordination with IT SLT
• Internal Stakeholders as outlined in the Job Description to include but not limited to; (1) Builds long-term, strategic relationships with IT leaders, maintaining a strong understanding of the industry and associated business strategies and ensures supply of vendors with products and services aligned to these strategies, (2) Monitor relationships with key stakeholders and identify pain points in the process and prioritize opportunities for improvement
• Financial/contract/metrics as outlined in the Job Description to include but not limited to; (1) Negotiates at senior level on technical and commercial issues, (2) Increase efficiency and reduce supplier spend and risk
• Other Strategic Responsibilities as outlined in the Job Description to include but not limited to; (1) Prioritize and execute continuous improvement projects with key stakeholders including EPMO, IT, and Procurement (2) Understanding position in the market, company risk level, product offerings, diversity, and other items

Job Specific Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor degree in Business, Math, IT/CS with 8+ years of work experience/5+ years People Mgmt. experience or, in lieu of a degree, 10+ years work experience/5+ years People Mgmt. experience 
• Proficient with Microsoft 0365, SAP, Ariba

Desired

• Advanced degree e.g., master’s degree in business or accounting
• ITIL Foundations Certification preferred

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Disclaimer

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