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IT Vendor Management Lead
Rockwell Automation. Establish and lead an enterprise capability to maximize the value and performance of strategic technology vendor relationships .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in IT Vendor Management, including strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and establish governance frameworks that ensure compliance and performance standards.
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IT Vendor ManagementContract ManagementStrategic SourcingCommercial NegotiationsPerformance Reviews
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Hard Skills
Vendor Relationship ManagementTechnology ProcurementFinancial AnalysisGovernance Framework DevelopmentVendor Scorecard EstablishmentContractual CommitmentsPerformance RemediesRisk AnalysisSaaS AgreementsCloud Services
Soft Skills
Conflict ResolutionPartner ManagementFacilitationCollaborationCommunication
Industry Keywords
IT OperationsProcurementCybersecurityEnterprise ArchitectureBusiness Leadership
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Establish and lead an enterprise capability to maximize the value and performance of strategic technology vendor relationships
- Develop the IT Vendor Management strategy, charter, operating model, governance framework, and performance standards
- Establish vendor segmentation based on business criticality, relationship potential, spend, risk, performance, and strategic relevance
- Develop vendor strategies aligned with IT, business-unit, and enterprise technology roadmaps
- Lead executive business reviews, strategic vendor reviews, commercial reviews, performance reviews, and escalation meetings
- Partner with IT Strategic Sourcing on sourcing strategies, negotiations, renewals, pricing, statements of work, service levels, and contract changes
- Establish and operate the IT vendor contract-governance process
- Ensure technology agreements receive documented conformity assessments against Vendor Contract Standards and Design Authority requirements
- Document, review, escalate, and approve material deviations through the appropriate governance process
- Establish controls, reporting, and evidence demonstrating compliance with Vendor Contract Standards
- Report to the Director of IT Business Operations and Results Delivery Office
- Align partners across IT, non-IT partners, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Risk, and IT Asset Management
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; Rockwell Automation will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
- Experience in IT vendor management, supplier relationship management, IT strategic sourcing, contract management, and technology procurement
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, information technology, engineering, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business, finance, supply chain, or a related field
- Track record meeting measurable goals – savings and revenue-related
- Expertise managing complex, high-value technology vendor relationships
- Experience with technology agreements involving software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, telecommunications, IT services, managed services, or professional services
- Knowledge of commercial negotiations, pricing models, statements of work, service levels, renewals, contractual commitments, and performance remedies
- Experience establishing vendor scorecards, Indicators, governance forums, executive reviews, and corrective-action plans
- Ability to analyze financial, contractual, operational, performance, asset-use, and risk data
- Experience collaborating with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity & Risk, Enterprise Architecture, IT Operations, and business leadership
- Contract negotiations, facilitation, conflict-resolution, and partner-management skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k
- Paid Time off
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.