IT Vendor Relationship Director jobs in Vermont

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)

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Director, IT Quality
  • National Life Group
  • Montpelier, VT FULL_TIME
  • Director, IT Quality

    Summary

    The Head of Quality Engineering will play a key leadership role on the IT Application Development and Maintenance (ADM) team. This role leads the Quality Engineering Center of Excellence (QECoE), which is responsible for the overall defining, implementing, and monitoring of National Life Group’s (NLG’s) enterprise quality standards.

    This position operates with a high degree of independence and thought leadership, collaborating with business unit, IT leaders, and IT vendors to deliver projects and systems that meet NLG’s enterprise quality standards. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring the performance of QE Leads in the QECoE, including coaching and mentoring, and performance evaluation through regular feedback sessions, in accordance with NLG’s standards and processes.

    This position is responsible for ensuring that NLG QE frameworks and tools are adopted, and for the identification, evaluation, and implementation of new frameworks, technologies, and techniques in support of enterprise quality standards, as well as for advancing NLG’s Culture of Quality.

    Collaboration with other IT and business leaders is critical to the success of the QECoE, ensuring teams have input on enterprise quality standards, and can support them, and that business objectives are met with the requisite level of quality. This role will be a direct report to the Vice President of Applications within the National Life IT organization and will be based either in Dallas (Addison), TX or Montpelier, VT.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide overall QECoE leadership, mentoring and coaching QE Leads, vendor resources and NLG employees on enterprise quality standards, frameworks, and industry best practices.
    • Collaborate with business and IT leaders to understand business and technical goals and objectives. Using this knowledge, define and achieve support for enterprise quality standards and a strategy to achieve those standards.
    • “Roll up your sleeves” and deeply understand all enterprise projects. Participate from inception in order to connect the portfolio and play a key role in delivery
    • Drive automation where possible to lower delivery timelines and improve quality
    • Drive quality standards across multiple development methodologies and platforms (waterfall, agile and DevOps and development platforms including mainframe, open systems and cloud)
    • Liaison with developers and business and lead the selection of tools, processes and talent for quality
    • Advise and influence senior and executive leadership on all software quality matters
    • Drive continuous improvement in QE performance by providing ongoing and regular performance metric reporting as compared to NLG quality standards & best practices.
    • Actively lead and manage vendors, both software and resource providers, to ensure compliance with National Life Group’s enterprise quality standards and expectations.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • 5-7 years of demonstrated, progressive leadership roles within Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering
    • Advanced certification from a nationally recognized entity such as ASTQB or QAI preferred
    • Strong QE knowledge and skills, with ability to lead teams through complex initiatives
    • Life & Annuity insurance industry experience desired
    • Experience working in an ITIL process environment
    • Experience working with and managing IT outsourced vendors with strong ability to effectively lead and manage remote and offshore teams
    • Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently as well as being a team player
    • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
    • Ability to think creatively and to drive innovation
    • Strong situational analysis and decision-making abilities
    • Ability to work collaborative across business units and IT customers
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; strong organizational skills a must

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    The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.
    Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position. National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.
    National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.
    National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.
    Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.
    National Life Group
    1 National Life Dr
    Montpelier, VT 05604
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Vendor for BARE, VT Market
  • Lab Express, Inc.
  • Barre, VT FULL_TIME
  • We, at Laboratory Express, are a specialized App based logistics service structured specifically for the Laboratory/Medical Industry. We realize efficiently capturing pertinent data and transporting m...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Vendor Sourcing Manager, Environmental Services
  • Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
  • Rutland, VT FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary The Vendor Sourcing Manager, Environmental Services is responsible for developing and managing Resource Solutions’ sourcing capabilities and network of compliant vendors to enable the...
  • 2 Months Ago

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INTERNAL/INCUMBENT APPLICATIONS ONLY - General Clerk I - USCIS - 1st Shift (Lemnah)
  • IT Coalition
  • Saint Albans, VT FULL_TIME
  • Job Posting ONLY for current Vermont Service Center employee internal applications JOB TITLE: General Clerk I - 1st Shift (6:00AM-2:30PM) GOVERNMENT AGENCY: DHS USCIS Federal Contractor Position POSIT...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Freelance Makeup Artist
  • It Cosmetics
  • Burlington, VT PART_TIME
  • Join our team at It Cosmetics!! We are in search of a dynamite rockstar who will support our ULTA beauty partner!This position is cosmetic sales and requires product application on clients in store. Y...
  • 5 Days Ago

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HR Manager - USCIS SCOSS - Essex Junction, VT
  • IT Coalition
  • Essex, VT FULL_TIME
  • JOB TITLE: HR Manager GOVERNMENT AGENCY: DHS USCIS Federal Contractor Position POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Position LOCATION: Essex Junction, VT; Onsite position POSITION TIMING: Position requires...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Sales Executive
  • JPH Group Inc
  • Houston, TX
  • Job Description Job Description It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're co...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Client Relationship Director
  • Kforce Inc
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Kforce is an award-winning professional staffing and solutions firm that provides strategic partnership in the areas of ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Team Coordinator
  • One Spa World
  • Miami, FL
  • Position Summary OneSpaWorld is a worldwide provider and innovator in the fields of wellness, beauty, rejuvenation, and ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Administrative Specialist
  • Variety Care, Inc.
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Overview: Department: Integrated Health Services Position: Behavioral Health Administrative Specialist Employee Category...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purveyor Relationship Specialist
  • Boar's Head Brand
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Hiring Company: Delicatessen Services Co., LLC Overview: The Purveyor Relationship Team is a department that helps maint...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Illinois Community and Relationship Director
  • Greenhouse Scholars
  • Chicago, IL
  • Location: Chicago, IL About Greenhouse Scholars Greenhouse Scholars is a diverse community of leaders working together t...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Client Relationship Director
  • NETWOVEN INC
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description/Roles & Responsibilities Netwoven Inc., founded in 2001 by senior-level ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Safety Administrator
  • Power Services Group, Inc.
  • Cape Coral, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Safety Administration Specialist Job Description Support the company-wide safety program...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for IT Vendor Relationship Director jobs
$176,920 to $248,103

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