Job Description :
Job Title: Technical Vendor Manager

Location: El Segundo, California

Duration: Long Term

Position Type: Contract

Interview Type: In-Person

Job Description:

The client is seeking technically savvy Technical Vendor Manager to support multiple ongoing and future projects in a fast paced environment. This position requires strong communication skills and organization skills. The primary focus will be helping the Systems Engineering and Architecture Vendor Management team track vendor lifecycle, coordinate and improve the overall process of vendor management with multiple teams to partner with – EPMO, product owners, domain architects, procurement, finance, operations, etc.

Main Responsibilities:

· Set and monitor vendor lifecycle milestones, define technical requirements, track dependencies and report on progress.

· Facilitate sourcing managers in gathering technical requirements, define NFRs & SLAs, reviewing agreements and statement of work with engineering teams.

· Maintain vendor roadmaps and budget forecast

· Promote awareness and enforce client’s supplier compliance process

· Maintain the Systems Engineering and Architecture Vendor Management team’s knowledge base

Qualifications:

3+ years relevant experience in software integration engineering or technical vendor management in the Entertainment & Media industry

Software development experience preferred

Strong advocate of software engineering best practices

Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills, with strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability
to collaborate without guidance

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to tailor communication to the target audience to
achieve desired results

Ability to facilitate technical discussions with diverse and cross-functional groups and good negotiation skills a plus

Excellent organization skills to manage multiple projects and vendors at a time
             

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