IT Vendor Relationship Director designs and implements the organization's strategic technology vendor management program to meet company needs and comply with required quality standards. Selects providers and oversees procurement of IT products and services to monitor and maintain operational costs and budgets. Being an IT Vendor Relationship Director administers the request for proposals process to vet the reputation and quality of vendor products. Negotiates service level agreements to ensure performance/quality metrics, responsibilities, expectations, and penalties are clearly defined. Additionally, IT Vendor Relationship Director works closely with managers and teams to monitor, maintain, and improve existing vendor relationships. Conducts regular business reviews to ensure compliance with company expectations, review issues, and develop solutions. May require experience with software licensing and hardware procurement. Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. Typically reports to top management. The IT Vendor Relationship Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an IT Vendor Relationship Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
IT Services Manager
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Role Summary
As our IT Services Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in both the operational and strategic aspects of delivery of our IT services. You’ll lead a team dedicated to providing exceptional IT support, but your role will extend far beyond traditional support responsibilities. You’ll be instrumental in coaching and guiding staff through their careers, offering consistent and constructive feedback, and identifying opportunities to enhance communication and project management within the team.
Your leadership will help shape our onboarding process, ensuring that new employees feel welcomed, supported, and equipped to succeed. You’ll also be involved in staff assessments and ratings, playing a key role in our broader talent management strategy. This is a role for someone who thrives on freedom and responsibility, someone eager to create a work environment that promotes productivity, learning, and growth.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and manage the IT Services team, ensuring high-quality technical support is consistently delivered.
· Develop and refine our onboarding process for new IT staff, ensuring a smooth and effective introduction to our systems and culture.
· Coach and mentor IT staff, providing feedback and guidance to support their professional development and career progression.
· Implement strategies to improve communication and project management within the IT team and across departments.
· Play a key role in staff assessments, ratings, and broader talent management initiatives.
· Drive initiatives to foster a productive, growth-oriented work environment, leveraging your freedom to innovate and improve our IT services.
Qualifications
· Proven experience in IT support or helpdesk management, with a strong technical background.
· Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
· Strong project management and organizational skills, with a track record of improving processes and systems.
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to non-technical staff.
· Experience with staff assessments and talent management is highly desirable.
· A growth mindset, with a passion for learning and encouraging others to develop their skills and careers.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $89,750.00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
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Work Location: In person