About The Position
The Vendor Management Office (VMO) Director in the Information Technology (IT) department at NextEra Energy is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, planning, and execution of vendor management activities. The VMO Director is a key role in driving operational excellence, cost optimization, and risk mitigation through effective vendor management practices. To achieve this, the VMO Director will bring exemplary sourcing and demand management subject matter expertise, supplier relationship management, negotiating and risk management skills, as well as significant data analysis with strong financial acumen. A strong track record of developing teams is required and prior experience in managing and overseeing technology vendor relationships is preferred. This position establishes strategy, develops business plans, and oversees and directs the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions to meet business needs. Leaders in this role provide leadership and oversight to manage performance and results in one or more Information Technology (IT) disciplines. Individuals will be accountable for the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of IT systems and supported business processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or IT sourcing.
- At least 5 years in a leadership role or Supervisor/Management Experience.
- In-depth knowledge of vendor management principles, best practices, and industry trends.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and dispute resolution skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to drive change and implement process improvements.
- Familiarity with IT systems, technologies, and infrastructure.
- High School Grad / GED
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- Prior experience in managing and overseeing technology vendor relationships is preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree
Responsibilities
- Partner with NextEra IT Leadership to set a comprehensive vendor management strategy aligned with NextEra Energy's business objectives and IT goals.
- Maintain standardized vendor management policies, processes, and procedures.
- Define vendor evaluation criteria and lead the evaluation and selection of vendors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Monitor vendor performance and conduct regular vendor performance reviews to identify areas of improvement and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communications, escalations, and dispute resolution.
- Cultivate strong relationships with key vendors to drive collaboration, innovation, and value creation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage vendor relationships and ensure effective communication and coordination of activities.
- Conduct vendor audits and assessments to validate contract compliance and service delivery.
- Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of vendor contracts and agreements, working closely with legal, procurement, and finance teams.
- Ensure all vendor contracts are aligned with NextEra Energy's legal and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor contract expiration dates and proactively manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations.
- Develop and maintain a centralized repository of vendor contracts, documentation, and related information.
- Maintain, enhance, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure vendor performance and service levels.
- Analyze vendor performance data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare regular reports and dashboards for stakeholders, highlighting vendor performance, risks, and insights.
- Lead and develop a 5-person VMO Team that is aligned with sub-business units.
- Provides leadership, influence, vision, roadmap, and direction to the organization to contribute to achieving the company's goals
- Works with IT leaders to develop overall IT strategy in alignment with business strategy
- Oversees the value stream by focusing on cost and risks of technology portfolio to meet business needs
- Supports and fosters innovative technologies to deliver new ideas that enable business transformation
- Ensures high levels of ongoing system and application performance in production environments
- Oversees the development of processes and tools to automate code releases from development to operations (DevOps)
- Establishes and drives technology roadmaps that align with current and future business needs
- Manages third party technical and outsourcing relationships to deliver project and operational support objectives
- Ensures technology processes are conducted in line with applicable standards and company policies
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
