VP, Technology Vendor Strategy & Management

VP, Technology Vendor Strategy & Management

At Disney, the Vice President, Technology Vendor Strategy & Management leads the enterprise Vendor Management Office (VMO), setting strategy, operating model, and accountability for the company’s most strategic technology suppliers.

• Shape enterprise vendor strategy, roadmap, and operating model.
• Define how Disney manages and drives value from key technology suppliers.
• Align vendor strategy to enterprise priorities, performance standards, and business outcomes.
• Own vendor governance and performance at scale, establishing executive oversight frameworks, KPIs, and escalation models.
• Oversee performance of strategic suppliers and managed services engagements.
• Drive financial value and commercial outcomes; partner with Finance, Procurement, and Sourcing to optimize spend, consumption, and contract value; deliver measurable cost savings, efficiency gains, and improved service outcomes.
• Strengthen risk management and compliance; establish standards for contract compliance, vendor risk, and service continuity; proactively identify and mitigate operational, financial, and delivery risks.
• Act as a senior advisor to enterprise leaders; translate vendor performance, risk, and financial insights into clear executive decisions.
• Influence leaders across Technology and business teams without direct authority.
• Lead the transformation of the VMO function, modernize tools, processes, and metrics, and build a high‑performing team.

• 12+ years of experience, including significant leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading enterprise technology vendor management or sourcing functions.
• Deep expertise in supplier governance, managed services, and performance management (SLAs, KPIs, XLAs).
• Strong track record managing large, complex vendor ecosystems and outsourcing engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver financial value (cost optimization, contract performance, risk mitigation).
• Executive‑level communication and influence skills, with the ability to align Technology, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Strong leadership experience driving transformation in matrixed organizations.
• Understanding of technology trends and common architecture patterns.

• Experience leading complex vendor negotiations, renewals, or large‑scale sourcing initiatives.
• Background building data‑driven vendor performance dashboards and governance frameworks.
• Formal training or certification in sourcing, procurement, or contract negotiation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.

Salary range: $251,900 – $337,800 per year. Additional compensation may include a bonus or long‑term incentive units, plus a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.