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Head of IT Vendor Management (end client company)

On-site in Barcelona·Added 28 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Skills

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in IT, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in IT Vendor Management, Supplier Governance, IT Service Management, Service Delivery, Contract Management, or outsourced IT environments.
  • Proven experience leading or developing a Vendor Management Office (VMO), SIAM capability, multi-vendor governance model, or similar function.
  • Strong knowledge of vendor performance management, SLA/KPI governance, risk management, and contractual oversight.
  • Experience working with strategic technology vendors in complex managed-service and multi-supplier environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and manage executive-level escalations.
  • Solid understanding of ITSM practices, service integration principles, and governance tools such as ServiceNow.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
  • Fluent English and ability to work effectively in international environments.

Pay & benefits

  • Opportunity to build and shape a strategically important global governance function.
  • Exposure to executive stakeholders and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
  • International and highly collaborative working environment.
  • Competitive compensation package and benefits.
  • Long-term career growth opportunities within a large and complex global organization.

The role

Resumen

We are looking for an experienced Global Head of IT Vendor Management to establish, develop, and continuously enhance a global Vendor Management Office (VMO) capability within IT Operations.
  • International end client company
  • Professional development

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

International organization operating in a highly regulated and mission-critical industry. With a significant global footprint and a complex technology landscape, the company is investing in the modernization and governance of its IT Operations function to support continued growth, operational excellence, and business resilience.

Descripción

  • Define and evolve the global Vendor Management Office (VMO) framework, governance model, and operating standards across IT Operations.
  • Establish a scalable approach to vendor governance covering supplier performance, contract oversight, risk management, compliance, reporting, and service integration.
  • Lead governance activities for strategic technology providers, including performance reviews, escalation management, executive reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure contractual commitments, service levels, and operational performance are aligned to business objectives.
  • Coordinate governance across multiple internal teams and external service providers, driving accountability and effective collaboration.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and service gaps across the vendor ecosystem and implement corrective actions where needed.
  • Drive governance forums and stakeholder engagement at operational, tactical, and executive levels.
  • Promote continuous improvement and represent vendor governance within broader IT Operations and transformation initiatives.

¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in IT, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in IT Vendor Management, Supplier Governance, IT Service Management, Service Delivery, Contract Management, or outsourced IT environments.
  • Proven experience leading or developing a Vendor Management Office (VMO), SIAM capability, multi-vendor governance model, or similar function.
  • Strong knowledge of vendor performance management, SLA/KPI governance, risk management, and contractual oversight.
  • Experience working with strategic technology vendors in complex managed-service and multi-supplier environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and manage executive-level escalations.
  • Solid understanding of ITSM practices, service integration principles, and governance tools such as ServiceNow.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
  • Fluent English and ability to work effectively in international environments.

¿Cuáles son tus beneficios?

  • Opportunity to build and shape a strategically important global governance function.
  • Exposure to executive stakeholders and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
  • International and highly collaborative working environment.
  • Competitive compensation package and benefits.
  • Long-term career growth opportunities within a large and complex global organization.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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