Lead Tech Vendor Mgmt

Role Objective

We are seeking an experienced transformation leader to drive end-to-end vendor lifecycle governance across telco products and services. This role will lead cross-functional execution across procurement finance product operations billing network services and revenue assurance teams while embedding AI-enabled workflows automation and data-driven governance to improve vendor performance operational efficiency compliance cost accuracy and business outcomes across the telecom ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Lead vendor lifecycle governance from onboarding and contracting through performance management renewal rationalization and exit.

Drive cross-functional transformation across P2P revenue assurance billing product procurement finance and operations teams.

Identify design and implement AI-enabled workflows automation opportunities and process improvements across telecom vendor management activities including contract intelligence billing validation anomaly detection SLA monitoring and supplier performance analytics.

Establish operating rhythms governance forums KPI dashboards risk controls and executive reporting for vendor lifecycle transformation programs.

Apply telecom domain knowledge across network services carrier products usage-based billing inventory reconciliation service assurance order-to-activate workflows and vendor cost governance.

Manage program risks dependencies milestones stakeholder alignment and delivery outcomes across a complex supplier ecosystem.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors or masters degree in business technology computer applications engineering or a related discipline; MBA MCA or B.E. preferred.

15 years of experience in technology telecom vendor management commercial operations or large-scale transformation program management.

Strong understanding of vendor lifecycle processes supplier governance contract operations service performance billing and P2P workflows.

Proven ability to deliver enterprise-wide transformation initiatives involving multiple business functions senior stakeholders and external partners.

Working knowledge of AI tools automation platforms analytics workflow digitization process mining and telecom-specific AI use cases such as predictive insights billing exception detection network service optimization and intelligent supplier governance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience in telecom products network services managed services supplier commercial models or technology vendor ecosystems.

Familiarity with AI applications in telecom including network operations intelligence service assurance analytics demand forecasting ticket triage contract summarization invoice validation and vendor risk prediction.

Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into structured transformation plans measurable outcomes and scalable operating models.

Strong financial acumen including cost optimization budget governance billing validation and value realization tracking.

Excellent executive communication stakeholder management influencing and change management skills.

Success Measures

Improved vendor lifecycle efficiency cycle time and process standardization across key workflows.

Stronger SLA compliance governance adherence risk visibility and supplier performance accountability.

Increased adoption of AI automation analytics and digital workflow capabilities across telecom vendor management billing governance supplier performance and network service operations.

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