IT Vendor Management Lead

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Description

Are you someone who is experienced and skilled at Vendor Management? Do you understand and appreciate the importance of an IT VMO and want to provide a voice?

Humana is kicking off an improved VMO program and is seeking a lead individual who is excited about IT Vendor Management and has experience working with all internal and external levels for IT Top Tier Vendors, Business, Risk, and IT departments.

The IT Vendor Management Lead (Strategic) holds Humana's strategic technology partners accountable via performance management, contract compliance, and relationship management, thereby allowing internal partners to focus on providing solutions to enable the perfect member experience.

The IT Vendor Management Lead establishes and implements hardware and software acquisition, protection, maintenance and retention policies, standards and procedures that are aligned with IT standards and strategy.

The IT Vendor Management Lead works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

Responsibilities

Development and stewardship of the Humana VM strategy for assigned Strategic Vendor(s) - cross category.

Provision of Strategic VM consulting support across the vendor lifecycle

Develop and execute the vendor management program for assigned Strategic Vendor(s)

Leads Humana IT Relationship with the vendors- responsible for successful relationship development & management

The IT Vendor Management Lead:

Investigates available hardware and software products; evaluates and recommends products based on user requirements.

Coordinates with the procurement function to interview, select, and negotiate with hardware and software vendors in order to purchase the appropriate equipment at the lowest cost.

Reviews licenses and/or contracts to ensure that hardware and software equipment is covered by the contract and properly documented.

Oversees the information technology vendor relationship and delivery of outsourced services.

Supports the information technology function, evaluates vendor performance, needs assessment, spend optimization and risk management.

Directs the lifecycle activities for existing contracts. Identifies new technology solutions and works closely with internal business partners to forecast future needs and to develop cost effective strategies aligned with business objectives. Drives the strategy and selection of vendors.

Coordinates the negotiation and execution of contracts with the Legal and Contracts departments.

Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance.

Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision,

Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.

Required Qualifications

a Bachelor's degree

8 or more years of technical experience

2 or more years of project leadership experience

Corporate IT experience with general networking and server knowledge

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access

Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field

Telecom desirable

Additional Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Company info

Humana Inc.
Website : http://www.humana.com