Remote Senior Vendor Manager, Enterprise SaaS

Jobs Paloaltonetworks; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned Vendor Management leader to drive the Vended Services transition and optimize the global vendor ecosystem. This remote role collaborates across geographies to align engineering, services, and legal teams on milestone-driven SOWs and strategic partnerships.

You will own the Magnit VMS migration, implement standardized templates, and lead capacity and data-hygiene initiatives to improve efficiency and governance across PSA tools.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Professional Services Vendor Management in an enterprise software/SaaS company.
• Proven transition experience from staff augmentation to outcome-based, milestone-driven SOW deliverables.
• Hands-on experience with Enterprise PSA tools and Vendor Management Systems (Clarizen/Planview; Magnit/Coupa/Fieldglass).

Responsibilities

• Vended Services Model Transition: drive the operational shift to outcome-based engagements and expand subcontractor margin.
• Ecosystem Optimization & Governance: manage global vendor portfolio; standardize SOW/MSA templates; enforce rate cards; host QBRs with strategic partners.
• VMS Platform Migration: lead Magnit VMS migration; streamline onboarding; automate renewal tracking.
• Capacity Planning & Bench Alignment: forecast subcontractor demand with regional leaders; cultivate warm bench across vendors.
• Digital Workflow & Data Hygiene: ensure 100% data hygiene and skills tracking across PSA systems.
• Cross-Functional Interlock: partner with Technical Services, PMO, Sourcing, Legal, Finance; ensure transparent milestone reporting.

Skills

Vendor Management

Program Management

Strategic Sourcing

GSI Collaboration

Tools

Clarizen

Planview

Magnit

Coupa

Fieldglass

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned Vendor Management leader to drive the Vended Services transition and optimize the global vendor ecosystem. This remote role collaborates across geographies to align engineering, services, and legal teams on milestone-driven SOWs and strategic partnerships.

You will own the Magnit VMS migration, implement standardized templates, and lead capacity and data-hygiene initiatives to improve efficiency and governance across PSA tools.