AVP, Technology Vendor Relationship Manager

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!
 

Job Overview:

LPL Financial is seeking an experienced IT Vendor Relationship Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will build, maintain, and enhance relationships with strategic IT vendors and internal partners and seek opportunities to optimize non-strategic vendors. As a Vendor Manager, you deliver expertise towards management of contracts, enforce vendor standards, and influence the selection and alignment of best vendors to work functions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead vendor governance, minimize value leakage, improve innovation, and identify optimization opportunities.

• Monitor and manage vendor performance, financials, and relationships.

• Establish, prioritize, and track strategic business requirements, communicating them to vendors and internal partners.

• Support internal stakeholders to resolve issues related to technology partners.

• Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technologies and industry trends.

• Establish and monitor vendor standards and guidelines.

• Serve as a contract usage and pricing expert for assigned vendors.

• Advise technology leaders on contract levers affecting forecasting and budget planning.

• Collaborate with Procurement on benchmarking and pricing negotiations.

• Lead the tech side of RFI/RFP processes with Procurement.

• Execute vendor off-boarding plans.

• Resolve escalation issues with technology leaders.

• Identify and mitigate vendor risks, including compliance risks.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 5+ years managing complex IT contracts and relationships in infrastructure, network, cloud, or single-vendor outsourcing

• 3+ years managing a large IT vendor with multiple service offerings and SLAs.

• Knowledge of vendor methodologies, market trends, pricing models, and service delivery

• Strong analytical, dispute resolution, and mediation skills

Preferences:

• Experience with RFP development and analysis.

• Expertise in SLA development.

• Productive edge and willingness to engage in conflict when necessary.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Category expertise in one or more subjects e.g. Cloud Computing, Information Security, SaaS, AI, etc.

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Pay Range:

$100,913-$168,188/year

 

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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