QualificationsCommunication skillsVendor managementSQLTableauData analysis skills
Business Operations Program Manager, Vendor Management Responsibilities:
Create, scale and execute strategic programs to develop, implement and operationalize vendor management solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Sourcing, Legal, and Global Vendors to ensure program success through strong performance management and governance methodologies
Manage vendor negotiations and guide solutions that impact financial success
Partner with leadership teams to assess and improve vendor engagement experience
Proactively manage expectations: define clear program roadmaps, provide frequent program updates, identify and communicate risks and adjustments, and ensure commitments are delivered
Proactively develop education initiatives and resources around Vendor policies and best practices
Partner with global Research Operations Program Managers to identify shared Vendor challenges and develop solutions
Facilitate relationships between Business Operations programs, move initiatives forward, find resources, escalate to appropriate owners early and resolve open issues that prevent progress
Prioritize competing needs with good reasoning and creative solutions
Minimum Qualifications:
6+ years of relevant or related Program or Project Management experience
Demonstrable experience owning high-impact, time sensitive escalations and driving alignment by facilitating challenging stakeholder conversations
Experience working in compliance or regulatory environments with diverse stakeholders
Track record of building scalable operations, familiarity with complex process development, implementation and iterative improvement
Experience developing effective partnerships with peers and senior stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple locations
Experience juggling competing priorities and effectively managing stakeholders expectations through an organized approach
Communication skills for interacting with, influencing and tailoring messaging to researchers, cross functional stakeholders, senior management, and external partners
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Proven experience with data analysis, SQL and Data Visualization Tools (Tableau, Salesforce, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ year vendor partnerships, or in-house agency experience
Experience working with International partners and teams
Experience working directly with UX researchers and/or product designers
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