IT Vendor Management Lead

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health firstThe IT Vendor Management Office is looking for a Lead to manage two our Strategic IT Vendor Relationships. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years' experience managing top tier vendor partners. This role will hold the technology partners accountable via financial management, performance management, contract compliance, relationship management, and risk management, thereby allowing internal partners to focus on providing solutions to enable the perfect member experience. A strong track record of working in a collaborative environment and interfacing with senior leaders both internally and externally is paramount.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.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.

ResponsibilitiesDevelopment and stewardship of the Humana VM strategy for assigned Strategic Vendor(s) - cross category.Provision of Strategic VM consulting support across the vendor lifecycleDevelop and execute the vendor management program for assigned Strategic Vendor(s)Leads Humana IT Relationship with the vendors- responsible for successful relationship development & managementActivities

Empower Key Relationships through annual engagement communication plans, semi-annual customer satisfaction surveys, performing a suite of IT vendor committee meetings.

Track Benefits Realization through strategic initiatives for business case, financial, and contracted benefits performance management, as well as support for invoicing questions.

Manage contractual agreements by managing contract inventory and deliverables / obligations, performing contract maintenance (renewals, key dates, change tracking) and initiating amendment needs, and executing post contract review and interpretation.

Measure Vendor Performance by facilitating vendor performance reports & metrics alignment to the business, monitoring vendor reporting quality and managing vendor improvement plans and metrics source identification & dashboards, designing or modifying relationship metrics and measures, and aligning vendor's performance to IT & Business strategy.

Manage Vendor Portfolio by establishing and maintaining pertinent information on vendors profile, and supporting new opportunities for strategic vendor growth or innovation.

Use your skills to make an impactRequired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, with preferred training in vendor or contract management

Minimum of 7 years' experience with top tier suppliers, such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, Worldwide Technology, preferably as a vendor or contract manager, but supplier management or IT sales space also acceptable.

2 or more years of project leadership experience

Additional InformationWill report to Director, IT Vendor Management, IT Ops - IT Strategic Governance and ProcessScheduled Weekly Hours40Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$112,400 - $154,900 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.Description of BenefitsHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, 'Humana') offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.About usHumana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of  Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of  Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=HumanaWebsite.