Looking for Head IT Vendor Management (Director)
Pune location
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Alignment & Planning
- Drive alignment among key stakeholders to define and support the business and technology strategy.
- Ensure a holistic view (vertical and horizontal) through value streams and collaborative design structures, avoiding service duplication and optimizing tooling strategies across all providers.
Vendor Strategy & Engagement
- Lead the engagement strategy for new and existing service providers
- Chair Vendor Management Meetings and lead the Vendor Management team.
Commercial & Financial Management
- Provide third-party requirements to Procurement; support commercial negotiations, contract structuring, and vendor selection.
- Collaborate with Finance to develop P&L models, business case justifications, and recharging frameworks.
- Analyze funding options across portfolios (e.g., RTB, CTB, LTO) and support prioritization.
Operational Execution
- Ensure timely completion of pre-contract tasks, approvals, and TPS governance.
- Maintain accurate forecasts, manage budgets, workforce requirements, and purchase orders.
- Monitor and validate financial performance, benefits realization, and invoicing processes.
Governance & Risk Oversight
- Oversee vendor performance and associated risks, ensuring contracts meet operational and strategic needs.
- Participate actively in governance forums including COO, Finance, and Technology review boards.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Actively contribute as a member of the CIB & HBEU Ops Director leadership team.
- Engage as a core member of the GCIO Vendor Management Pillar working group.
Continuous Improvement
- Refresh objectives and strategies ahead of renegotiation cycles to align with evolving business needs.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in vendor/third-party management in a complex financial or technology environment.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience in financial modeling, business case development, and contract negotiation.
- Deep understanding of IT and business operations, with experience in cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
