Director Vendor Management

Job Description SUMMARY : Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning — powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed — however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead. Stride is a community of passionate leaders. Whether teachers, engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers — whatever your expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest missions. Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life. The Director of Vendor Management is a key role in the overall technology and product management process at Stride. This leader oversees strategic technology vendor relationships including those that provide key product functionality and curriculum. Some of the critical vendors include: AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, Instructure, Powerschool, Snowflake, Engageli. As part of the role, this leader is responsible for establishing a vendor management process and partnering with Business Operations, IT, Procurement, Finance and Legal to manage all critical aspects of the vendor process from contract initiation, SLA development, and contract renewals to ongoing strategic vendor performance monitoring, tracking, and reporting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Lead and deliver Vendor Management as a core capability for the Technology and Product organization Deliver critical vendor management functions including Contract review, SLA development, and negotiations where needed Establishing a regular cadence of vendor business reviews