VP, Technology Vendor Manager

Where Ambition Meets InnovationBuild a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting‑edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.Job Overview:The IT Vendor Manager will serve as the primary relationship lead and contract strategist for a portfolio of high-impact technology vendors. This Vice President-level individual contributor role is responsible for managing complex vendor relationships across enterprise systems, digital platforms, and infrastructure. The role partners with technology, procurement, and business stakeholders to optimize vendor value, ensure effective governance, and support enterprise initiatives.Responsibilities:Serve as the vendor relationship manager for critical technology vendors supporting enterprise platforms and business capabilitiesLead vendor governance activities, including performance management, executive business reviews, and vendor-led innovation initiativesDrive measurable value across vendor engagements through cost optimization, license management, and commercial structure improvementsSupport enterprise transformation initiatives including AI adoption, cloud migration, platform consolidation, and M&A integrationsAct as a subject matter expert on contract structures, pricing models, and negotiation strategies across enterprise technology vendorsPartner with Procurement and Strategic Sourcing to lead benchmarking, pricing negotiations, and commercial strategy developmentLead technology participation in RFI/RFP processes, ensuring alignment with business, regulatory, and operational requirementsProvide insights on emerging technologies, vendor landscape shifts, and regulatory considerations impacting financial servicesEvaluate vendor capabilities across cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, SaaS, and enterprise applicationsMonitor vendor performance, SLAs, and delivery quality to ensure operational stabilityIdentify, escalate, and mitigate vendor risks, including operational, compliance, regulatory, cybersecurity, and third-party risk exposuresEnsure alignment with enterprise Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) frameworksSupport issue resolution, escalations, and vendor offboarding activities as requiredWhat are we looking for?We’re looking for strong collaborators who pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, team-oriented environments and contributes to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work while delivering meaningful business outcomes.Requirements:12+ years of experience managing complex technology vendors, contracts, or partnerships8–10+ years of experience in financial services or wealth management environmentsCommercial acumen with experience in negotiation and vendor pricing modelsExperience developing and evaluating RFPs, SLAs, and complex commercial agreementsCore Competencies:Strategic thinking and commercial acumenMarket-technology fluencyStakeholder influence and executive communicationVendor-performance governance and operational rigorRisk management and regulatory awarenessPreferences:Experience managing vendors supporting regulated trading environmentsExperience across cloud, SaaS, cybersecurity, and enterprise platformsAbility to drive operational excellence and continuous improvementEnterprise mindset capable of influencing senior technology and business leadersExperience operating in a highly regulated environment with strong risk awarenessProficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and vendor management tools#LI-HybridPay Range: $127,514.00 - $212,489.00Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!Company Overview:LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.For further information about LPL, please visit .Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.Information on Interviews:LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.EAC 5.19.26SummaryLocation: Fort Mill/CharlotteType: Full time