Lead Tech Vendor Mgmt

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.

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

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in business, technology, computer applications, engineering, or a related discipline (MBA, MCA, B.Tech, 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

Nice to have

MBA; MCA; B.Tech; B.E.; 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

Benefits

Paid Time Off; Tuition Assistance; Medical and dental plans; Discounts; Training & Development