IT Vendor Management Senior Manager Salary in La Crosse, Wisconsin

The IT Vendor Management Senior Manager selects providers and oversees procurement of IT products and services to monitor and maintain operational costs and budgets. Designs and implements the organization's strategic technology vendor management program to meet company needs and comply with required quality standards. Being an IT Vendor Management Senior Manager negotiates service level agreements to ensure performance/quality metrics, responsibilities, expectations, and penalties are clearly defined. Administers the request for proposals process to vet the reputation and quality of vendor products. In addition, IT Vendor Management Senior Manager works closely with managers and teams to monitor, maintain, and improve existing vendor relationships. Conducts regular business reviews to ensure compliance with company expectations, review issues, and develop solutions. May require experience with software licensing and hardware procurement. Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. Typically reports to top management. The IT Vendor Management Senior Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Working as an IT Vendor Management Senior Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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