Director, Research - Contract Review/Vendor Management (CR/VM)

Director, Research - Contract Review/Vendor Management (CR/VM)

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Description

• Analyze and evaluate for comment on IT contracts with the ability to discuss recommendations with members.
• As a subject matter expert, write and publish research designed to provide our members with what they need to be successful IT professionals.
• Leverage our research to assist members through the process of executing projects or process improvements either remotely (working through a series of structured calls) or onsite (working through structured 5-day workshops).
• Provide measurable value to our clients through the various services provided: research, calls, and workshops.
• Contribute to Info-Tech’s Research Agenda planning activities by identifying trends in IT contracting and Vendor Management, proposing research topics, and developing research outlines and scoping documents.
• Develop research content through the creation of best practice methodologies, blueprints, analytical reports, case studies, and industry and technology research.
• Develop technology content and articles for third-party media as part of Info-Tech’s PR activities.
• Deliver or co-deliver seminars in client events organized by Info-Tech Research Group, as well as partner events.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree required (business or technology preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Excellent presentation skills and facilitation experience: client-facing workshops, training sessions, and consulting engagements.
• Strong relationship building and management skills. Experience gaining and maintaining trusted advisor status with senior management and C-level executives.             
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience working within a mid to large IT procurement/sourcing department or with an IT vendor or analyst firm.
• Certifications in an IT, Procurement or project management related topic e.g. PMP, COBIT, ITIL, CTPE an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in Vendor Management and IT Contract Review.
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft or Oracle licensing, contracts and pricing preferred.

Requirements & Skills:

• Understanding of the key management processes within an IT department.
• Demonstrated experience working in a Vendor Management or IT Procurement/Sourcing role.
• Strong client advisory and service delivery skills; the ability to lead clients through complex projects, build relationships and establish reputation as a trusted advisor, and lead clients through structured working sessions.
• Prior experience in applying primary and secondary research, along with superior analytical and written communication skills, to produce high-quality research for our members.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Must be flexible and have ability to travel (25-50%) to deliver workshops onsite at client locations both within and outside of North America. Must be eligible to obtain TN Visa for work with US clients, unless you are a US resident.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be available for after-hours call booking twice per month for two hours each time. 

Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process. 

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