Hybrid Senior Manager, ET Vendor Data Strategy

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• Job title: Senior Manager, ET Vendor Data Strategy
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python, ServiceNow, SQL, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Boston, United States

About the role

• Senior Manager leading the execution of vendor data strategy in Fidelity's Enterprise Technology division. Building data infrastructure and analytics for vendor performance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the vendor data strategy, ensuring alignment with ET’s strategic goals and enterprise data standards.
• Design and maintain data models and dashboards that provide actionable insights into vendor performance, spend, risk, and pipeline health.
• Partner with vendor managers, technology leaders, and enterprise data teams to ensure consistent data definitions, sources, and reporting standards.
• Establish data governance practices for vendor-related data, including quality controls, metadata management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support strategic vendor initiatives by providing data-driven analysis for sourcing decisions, renewals, and performance reviews.
• Enable predictive analytics and scenario modeling to support vendor planning and risk mitigation.
• Integrate data from multiple systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Ariba, Tableau, internal financial systems) to create a unified vendor intelligence platform.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Vendor Management team to ensure consistency in reporting and alignment with enterprise-wide vendor strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement in data processes, tools, and automation to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field; advanced degree or certification in data analytics preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics, or technology operations, preferably in a vendor management or enterprise technology context.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python).
• Experience working with vendor management systems and enterprise platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Ariba, SAP).
• Proven ability to translate complex data into strategic insights and executive-level reporting.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business teams.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• Remote work options