Sr. Professional, IT Vendor Management

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry. Job Description: The IT Vendor Management Professional is responsible for managing and overseeing IT Outsourcing (ITO) governance and IT Licensing projects in partnership with IT leadership. This role ensures service level adherence, effective escalation management, and risk and compliance oversight across vendor relationships. The focus is on creating and executing project plans, managing vendor transitions, developing software renewal portfolio strategies and improving delivery outcomes through outsourced resources. The role involves overseeing one or more initiatives on an ongoing basis, ranging from small to medium-sized projects to participation in large-scale, enterprise-wide programs. Working independently or as part of a team, the IT Vendor Management Professional drives project planning, status reporting, risk management, and successful delivery while coordinating across multiple stakeholders and workstreams. Key Responsibilities Manage IT vendor governance activities, including service level adherence, escalations, and risk and compliance management Develop and execute project plans to support vendor transitions and improve delivery performance Oversee and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with broader IT and business initiatives Partner with IT leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams to plan and execute transition activities and logistics Lead IT vendor management workstreams for corporate initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration Support contract development and renewals by coordinating with Technical leadership, Legal, Finance, and Procurement Monitor, enforce, and drive compliance with IT standards, policies, and contractual obligations Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives across the vendor portfolio Develop, track, and report on Service Level Agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and governance metrics Support software portfolio planning, compliance, and rationalization efforts Assist with IT licensing, commercial contracting, and vendor negotiations Produce consolidated and ad hoc vendor headcount and performance reports for executive leadership Provide regular project status updates, identify risks and issues, and drive timely resolution Job Qualifications: Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience 4 years of experience in IT Project Management, Vendor Management, or a related role Strong communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills Proven ability to work effectively across functions, business units, cultures, and time zones Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency and attention to milestones Experience working with outsourced service providers and IT governance models preferred #LI-Hybrid #LI-SS1 Annual Pay Range: 78,200 - 105,600 USD Application Window: This opportunity is expected to ... (truncated, view full listing at source)