NFP, an Aon company · 1 week ago
VP, Technology Commercial Management
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
10+ years expNFP Corp is a newly independent wealth management firm seeking a VP of Technology Commercial Management to drive the commercial lifecycle for technology spending. This role involves leading sourcing, vendor negotiations, and financial governance to establish effective vendor partnerships and support the firm's growth.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceInsurTechWealth Management
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end sourcing for all technology services (SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, data, applications, managed services, telecom)
Stand up and transition hundreds of contracts during the carve-out, ensuring sequencing aligns with TSA exit timelines
Lead vendor evaluations, scorecards, RFPs/RFIs, and negotiation strategies
Negotiate and oversee commercial terms, pricing models, renewals, SLAs, SLOs, DPAs, and liability protections
Partner with IT tower leaders to align contract terms with technical architecture, operating models, and future-state roadmaps
Develop detailed total cost of ownership (TCO) models and consumption forecasts
Analyze cost drivers and identify opportunities to consolidate vendors, reduce spend, and eliminate redundant tools
Collaborate with Finance to align technology purchases with budgets, capitalization, approvals, and long-term planning
Establish a structured cadence for renewal management, evergreen tracking, and forward-cost visibility
Lead the commercial transition from legacy parent-company contracts to newly negotiated stand-alone agreements
Ensure contract timing, licensing, and services are aligned with IT readiness milestones and operational continuity
Coordinate with Legal on contract migration, data protection requirements, and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO27001)
Maintain commercial scorecards and ensure vendors remain aligned to negotiated pricing, SLAs, and contract commitments
Collaborate with IT tower leaders who own day-to-day vendor performance and operational escalations
Evaluate long-term vendor strategy, including consolidation, scalability, and PE value-creation opportunities
Serve as the connective tissue between IT, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and external partners
Present commercial recommendations, ROI analysis, and cost optimization strategies to senior leadership
Operate autonomously in a fast-paced, startup-like carve-out environment with high expectations and tight timelines
Drive clarity, structure, and documentation in an environment with evolving processes and high volumes of concurrent work
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in technology procurement, sourcing, commercial management, or equivalent
Strong understanding of SaaS pricing, cloud consumption models, cybersecurity tooling, and enterprise software economics
Demonstrated success negotiating complex contracts with major technology vendors (Microsoft, AWS, SaaS platforms, MSPs)
Exceptional ability to interpret complex contract language, business requirements, and technical specifications
Skilled in financial modeling, cost forecasting, and multi-year spend planning
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to synthesize details into clear, actionable recommendations
High accountability, urgency, and a bias for action; comfortable making decisions with incomplete information
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA is a plus
Preferred
Experience in a private equity, carve-out, or high-growth environment preferred
Benefits
PTO & paid holidays
401(k) with match
Exclusive discount programs
Health & wellness programs
Company
NFP, an Aon company
NFP, an Aon company, helps companies and individuals address today’s most significant Risk Capital and Human Capital challenges.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$948.45MKey Investors
HPS Investment Partners
2023-12-20Acquired
2018-05-10Post Ipo Equity· $198.45M
2017-02-17Post Ipo Equity· $750M
Leadership Team
Douglas Hammond
CEO
Caleb Noel
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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