Manager Technology Vendor Management

Manager, Technology Vendor Management
As the Manager, Technology Vendor Management, you will provide the financial, vendor management and procurement leadership across Great Southern Bank's Technology team. As part of the Technology Engineering & Operations team you will work with our key technology systems, partners and vendors that provide Core Banking, Home lending and Open Banking services.

This is a hybrid role based in Brisbane, offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week while

You'll make an impact by:

• Manage a portfolio of vendors and business partners to support the achievement of our strategic and business outcomes.
• Managing the Technology Engineering & Operations financial performance and controls.
• Responsible for the management and financial performance of the technology (BAU) contract portfolio.
• Develop, align and execute Partnerships business plan that articulate key initiatives, objectives and targets to deliver valuable outcomes.
• Use your presence, communication and presentation skills to represent Technology Engineering & Operations with key stakeholders and team members.
• Responsible for the performance of the relationship and for identifying opportunities to improve our partnership framework.
• Provide financial, vendor management and procurement subject matter expertise and consultancy across the business.

Do things differently with us
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Minimum Undergraduate Degree in Information Technology or similar.
• 7+ years' experience in a role with a focus on leading prominent enterprise level relationships.
• 7+ years IT leadership experience.
• Demonstrated relationship management, consulting, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated strategic and tactical thinking with the ability to apply commercial and financial principles in order to make sound strategic business decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Knowledge of contemporary financial management, vendor management and technology procurement practices.
• The ability to influence and build relationships with senior managers and executives.

Why Great Southern Bank?
Whatever your role with us, you'll be part of a force for good. We're owned by our customers right here in Australia, so our success benefits everyday people and families. Working at Great Southern Bank, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, some examples include:

• Helping you unlock a brighter future by investing in your development and wellbeing, offering you study leave, a day for you and professional wellbeing coaching.
• Benefits that support you and your wellbeing so that you can thrive at work and at home, today and tomorrow. Enjoy access to our wellbeing centre and the flexibility to work from home two days a week.
• Helping you to achieve your financial goals and positively impact your family and community. We offer discounts on a wide range of Great Southern Bank products and services such as savings and transaction accounts, insurance, home loans and more

Imagine working for a bank that truly helps people. You can.
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At Great Southern Bank, we're committed to building a strong, inclusive and diverse workplace, where people feel a sense of belonging and are valued, connected and respected. We value diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, ideas and experiences; recognising the benefits they bring to our work, our communities and the way we help our customers. We support and promote an inclusive culture through flexible ways of working, collaboration, and fair and equitable decision making that empowers our people to be at their best every day.