Synergis · 2 weeks ago
Vendor Management Office - VMO Transformation Leader (Consultant)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80/hr - $90/hr
10+ years expSynergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. They are seeking a VMO Transformation Leader who will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of a comprehensive transformation program for the Vendor Management Office, ensuring alignment and governance across the organization.
Information TechnologyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Denise Wicks
Responsibilities
Assessment Leverage: Analyze the findings of the current state to identify strategic gaps and opportunities across people, processes, and technology
Target Operating Model (TO-BE) Definition: Lead the design and formal documentation of the future-state VMO Operating Model. This includes defining the organizational structure, roles and responsibilities (RACI), governance forums, and necessary process controls
Executive Alignment: Secure cross-functional consensus and executive sponsorship from IT, Finance, Procurement, and Legal on the finalized TO-BE design and the strategic objectives of the transformation
Phased Roadmap Creation: Develop a detailed, phased transformation roadmap (3-5 year view) that articulates clear milestones, resource requirements, budget estimates, and measurable business outcomes for each phase
Technology Strategy: Define the functional and non-functional requirements for the VMO technology landscape (e.g., VMS, CLM, Spend Analytics) and recommend the high-level system implementation strategy integrated within the overall roadmap
Program Setup: Establish the core vendor management office (VMO) structure, including performance metrics, reporting cadences, and decision-making governance to oversee the entire transformation initiative
Pilot Launch: Lead the execution of the initial phase of the roadmap, focusing on critical quick wins, process standardization, and the pilot implementation of key governance changes
Collaboration: Partner closely with the newly hired VMO Operations Leader to ensure the new design is practical, operational, and supported by robust, repeatable procedures
Organizational Change Management (OCM): Develop the initial OCM strategy to prepare the organization for the new VMO model, managing stakeholder communications, change readiness, and training needs
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience, with at least 5 years in a Consulting or Transformation Leadership role focused on defining and implementing VMO, SRM, or Strategic Sourcing operating models for global organizations
Proven expertise in moving from VMO Assessment (Current State) to Target Operating Model (Design) and subsequent Roadmap creation
Exceptional ability to lead design workshops, structure ambiguity, and secure alignment from executive and operational stakeholders
Deep functional understanding of the IT vendor lifecycle, including sourcing, contracting, performance management, and financial governance
Experience defining requirements for VMS, CLM, or Spend Analytics platforms is required
Strong knowledge of VMS tools (e.g., Coupa) and IT service delivery models
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Company
Synergis
Synergis is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in information technology staffing services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Leona Rapelye
Vice President - Human Resources
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