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GFT · 1 week ago

Strategic Vendor Management Director

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$210K/yr - $275K/yr

10+ years exp

GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. The Director of Strategic Vendor Management will lead GFT’s strategic relationships with enterprise software vendors, ensuring the business maximizes value from these partnerships while driving innovation and operational excellence across the Technology@GFT program.

ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary relationship owner for key software vendors (e.g. Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI, technology providers)

Develop, operate, and scale a partnership model that aligns vendor enterprise programs with the firm’s business objectives and digital initiatives

Collaborate with the business groups and Strategic Services leaders to ensure alignment and to deliver efficiencies, innovation, talent upskilling, and growth to the business

Lead joint planning activities with vendors to influence product roadmaps, service offerings, and support models tailored to the needs of GFT

Establish governance frameworks for tracking vendor and GFT activities, performance, and value to the business

Align vendor enterprise program benefits (training, support, business development, marketing, innovation programs) with needs and capabilities of GFT business operations

Proactively manage innovation workstreams with vendors to ensure GFT teams are engaged and align with the firm’s strategic needs

Track financial spend, license allocation, and utilization to support both corporate functions and project delivery teams

Serve as primary point of contact for conflict resolution

Partner with IT procurement on contract renewals and negotiations

Qualification

Vendor managementEnterprise licensingAEC industry knowledgeTechnology programsContract negotiationFinancial trackingCollaborationConflict resolution

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Experience with utilizing technology vendor enterprise programs for business outcomes

Knowledge of the AEC industry, key vendors, and key use cases technology vendors' support

Proven ability to manage multiple technology workstreams to desired outcomes and schedule

Preferred

10+ years of experience in software vendor management, enterprise licensing, or IT

Proven experience in managing technology vendor programs against strategic company initiatives

10+ years of experience in AEC industry, working with key vendors in support of key use cases technology vendors' support

Certifications from vendor programs

Benefits

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.

Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

Incentive compensation for eligible positions.