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ICT Vendor & Governance Manager

Job description

About the Role
Troocoo has partnered with a large utilities client based in North Brisbane to hire a new ICT Vendor & Governance Manager on an initial 6 month contract engagement. Our client is currently reviewing their vendors, governance and managing their technology risk and security requirements. 

The ICT Vendor & Governance Manager will be responsible for:
  • Establishing and managing technology vendor contracts.
  • Ensuring vendors comply with their contractual obligations.
  • Providing oversight to all requirements on the ongoing operation and performance of the Technology function.
  • Commercial negotiation.
  • Establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with technology vendors including effectively managing contract enquiries, issues, disputes, variations and reconciliations.
  • Developing, implementing and monitoring reporting mechanisms for governance.
Skills & Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following:
  • Previous experience as a Vendor Manager, working with a variety of ICT vendors
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including the proven ability to effectively communicate and influence decisions with all levels of internal and external customers.
  • Substantial demonstrated experience of technology contracts including cloud based multi-sourced and outsourced services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
  • Demonstrated experience in managing external technology vendor relationships and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
  • Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the procurement process.
  • Previous experience in managing IT budgets.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we can't wait to hear from you! Please apply by submitting your application in word format and we'll come back to you shortly to discuss the role further.

For further information about this opportunity, please email Martin Castle at Troocoo, ICT@troocoo.com