Manager Technology Vendor Management

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary CVS Health is looking for hands‑on, passionate people who want to join a high‑energy and growing team to make a difference in customers' lives and who want to be on the forefront of digital innovation that aims to reinvent what a pharmacy and a health care company can be in the digital world. This role is a Manager – Technology Vendor Management who will work with Technology Engineering organizations, ensuring efficient coordination of software acquisition, utilization, and license management activities. As an individual contributor, this Manager will collaborate with sourcing, finance, asset management and contracts teams to successfully complete the acquisitions. The goal is to procure, replace, upgrade, evaluate and maintain software assets to meet capacity demand and technology requirements, proactively supporting the IT roadmap and long‑term vision while effectively managing contracts, products, vendors, T&C, compliance, asset utilization, costs and risks. Expectations for the Role Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into licenses acquisition requirements and coordinate efforts with procurement and contract teams, while ensuring software quality, SLA, cost‑effectiveness, privacy, and compliance. Be innovative and devise negotiation strategy and license matrix that benefits the company and aligns with IT’s long‑term vision of the product and technology roadmap. Collaborate with product subject matter experts, procurement sourcing and contracts, finance, asset management and renewal teams to achieve successful execution and effective maintenance of software contracts, performance and deliverables. Assist engineering teams in navigating technology and contract‑related matters, providing support and guidance to ensure effective utilization of technology and adherence to contract terms. Provide guidance and support to leadership, stakeholders, procurement and contracts teams on software evaluation, acquisitions and maintenance of contractual terms. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. Proactively negotiate favorable business terms and costs for third‑party software. Optimize the utilization of products and assets through effective management. Offer expertise and insights to assist in making informed decisions on contracts. Cultivate and manage vendor relationships effectively. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the IT industry landscape and technological developments. Required Qualifications 5+ years working within Information Technology or Software Engineering, preferably in infrastructure engineering, application development, data engineering or large‑scale systems. 3+ years hands‑on experience working on datacenter, infrastructure, network and cloud servers. 2+ years of experience with third‑party technologies and vendor support management. 2+ years solving complex business or technical problems and proposing solutions. Preferred Qualifications IT Contracts Management Skills: Excellent contracts management skills with expertise in managing contractual terms, cost, compliance and utilization of licenses. Business Skills: Ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into business discussions with non‑technical teams. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to influence leadership, vendors and technical teams, driving successful outcomes in a collaborative environment with a focus on managing contracts with excellence. Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (high school diploma plus 4 years relevant work experience). Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $54,300.00 - $145,860.00. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Great benefits for great people This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. Benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement