Principal Tech Vendor Management

AT&T; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 116,700 - 196,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Employee discounts on eligibility

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Principal Tech Vendor Management professional to oversee vendor and contract management processes. The role demands a strong technical background, experience in financial and contract management, and the ability to oversee compliance procedures. You will be responsible for managing vendor relationships and ensuring alignment with security standards. Successful candidates typically have 8 to 10 years of experience in technical vendor management and will work in a full-time office setting, primarily located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Vendor Management and Sourcing.
• Strong technical and business background required.
• Experience with Managed Services Agreements over $100M.

Responsibilities

• Manage Vendor and Contract Management including financial analysis.
• Oversee contract governance and service level management.
• Manage vendor financial compliance and security procedures.

Skills

Vendor Management

Technical knowledge

Financial Management

Contract Management

Job description

Principal Tech Vendor Management AT&T

Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

What you’ll do:

• Vendor and Contract Management includes gathering technical requirements, identifying and analyzing sourcing vendors and options, providing financial analysis and recommendations for vendor selection, supporting contract negotiations as a liaison with Supply Chain, Asset Lifecycle Management, and Legal, overseeing contract governance and service level management, quality assurance, audit and compliance management with vendors, productivity management of vendor performance, etc.
• Deep focus on financial management processes and business case management for large scale Managed Services Agreements with $100+ M of annual fees across multiple organizations.
• Provides support in the area of strategic roadmap review from an internal technology aspect coupled with Vendor Technology Roadmaps, reviewing best practice, understanding current and future trends in technology (hardware, software, licensing, sourcing, etc.), and formulating strategies to rationalize vendors and products in order to focus investment towards strategic solutions.
• Manage overall security compliance and procedures between the company and vendors for security standards, including physical, network and data security. Responsible for vendor financial management including preparation/evaluation of RFPs (Request for Proposal), business case management, research, analysis, contract level financial analysis, benchmarking, compliance, service level financial penalties, authorization and process monthly payments/accruals, and ongoing financial analysis of cost vs. benefit of contracts.
• Also responsible for vendor access management, connectivity, on‑boarding, off‑boarding, service escalations, business continuity, disaster recovery, offshore eligibility, transition management analysis and support, executive coordination and communications, data management and analysis, reporting and metrics, etc.

What you’ll need:

• Responsible for Vendor Management and Sourcing technical products and services in technical organizations such as IT, Network, or CTO. Must have a strong technical background and knowledge of the organization (technology, processes, procedures, tools, applications, systems, etc.) and technical providers (such as technology companies, service providers, contractor suppliers, outsourcing and offshoring, etc.) coupled with a strong business background in vendor management, contract management, governance, compliance, service level management, security, financial management, project management, asset management, etc.

What you’ll bring:

• Expert level technical professional. Advisor on technical knowledge and AT&T technologies.
• Typically requires 8‑10 years experience. Extensive Vendor Financial Mgmt experience with large scale Managed Services Agreements is required for this role.

Salary Range: $116,700.00 - $196,100.00 USD Annual.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories
• AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Full‑time office role.

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: Alpharetta, Georgia

Ready to join our team? Apply today.

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