Project Manager, Vendor Management

About this role

Job Summary

The Project Manager with Vendor Management experience leads strategic vendor partnerships and ensures effective delivery of outsourced technology services. This role collaborates with senior leadership to assess vendor performance, optimize spend, manage risks, and align external capabilities with business needs. The PM oversees contract lifecycle management, vendor strategy and selection, contingent workforce oversight, and supports project execution through planning, issue resolution, and cross‑functional coordination. Strong technical acumen, clear communication, and the ability to influence stakeholders independently are essential.

Roles & Responsibilities

Vendor & Contract Management

• Contract Lifecycle Management — Oversee end‑to‑end contract activities, ensuring compliance, performance, and timely renewals.
• Vendor Strategy & Selection — Lead vendor evaluation, selection, and ongoing performance governance.
• Contract Negotiation — Partner with Legal and Contracts teams to negotiate and execute agreements.
• Contingent Workforce Oversight — Manage a flexible contingent labor program supporting technology delivery.

Technology & Business Alignment

• Technology Strategy Alignment — Identify new technology solutions and forecast future needs with business partners.
• Process & Policy Development — Develop and implement policies, schedules, and cross‑functional processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Business Process Contribution — Support organizational process design, execution, monitoring, and optimization.

Project Delivery & Execution

• Project Scoping & Reviews — Participate in scoping, design sessions, and stakeholder reviews.
• Project Planning — Prepare project plans and LOEs with System Analysts, Developers, and Technical Leads.
• Dependency Alignment — Ensure deployment commitments by coordinating across internal and external teams.
• Issue Resolution — Lead issue‑resolution meetings, document minutes, and track R...