What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vendor Program Manager position at American Unit, Inc?
Title/Role: Vendor Program Manager
Worksite Address: Menlopark, CA (Onsite)
Duration : 12 – 24 Months Contract
Job Description:
Job scope:
Vendor Program Manager with 8 years of experience with strong operational and vendor management background, an effective communicator that can project manage large initiatives, and effectively update cross functional stakeholders at all levels. Client is seeking a Vendor Program Manager who is passionate about operational rigor, technology, and innovation to join the Business Acceleration Solutions (BAS) team which provides businesses with the solutions they need to operate and grow with Client. Depending on a business’ needs, BAS will connect them with in-house engineers, recommend the right partners, or develop a customized combination of both.
- We are seeking an experienced Vendor Program Manager to join a team that is responsible for vendor activation, vendor strategy, and operationalizing programs which help partners succeed. The team thrives at the intersection of operations, strategy, programs, and data.
- The ideal candidate can operate in complex cross-functional environments and has a keen understanding on how to apply vendor resources as an operational superpower. As an expert in the business partner ecosystem, you will engage cross functional teams as a programs advocate, drive operational efforts across BAS teams, and work closely with vendor teams on delivering value for business partners.
- The ideal candidate should have a strong operational and vendor management background, be an effective communicator that can project manage large initiatives, and effectively update cross functional stakeholders at all levels. You should feel comfortable in an constantly evolving environment in which you have to manage multiple streams of work to drive concrete, actionable solutions for Client and its partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead business unit vendor and operational strategy, implementation, and help internal teams activate vendors for program delivery and day to day operations.
- Work with BAS teams to evaluate current workflows to proactively identify operational gaps or conflicts in existing processes, develop solutions, and create proposals for key stakeholder and leadership buy-in
- Serve as primary contact for cross functional partners and as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and advice for operational best practices and vendors.
- Integrate and synthesize information from multiple teams, including programs, policy, and domain knowledge, in order to operationalize complex issues, mitigate risks, and solve problems.
- Become an expert in the Meta business partner ecosystem and Meta’s suite of products Establish vendor strategy, operational playbooks, and resolution processes.
- Effectively communicate operational and complex procedural concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Effectively organize and manage multiple, sometimes competing, priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 8 years of experience in program management, vendor management, operational strategy, or equivalent experience
Experience applying critical problem solving skills with demonstrated experience proposing solutions and enhancing operational performance
Experience presenting complex policy related content to general audiences and senior business executives
Problem solving and analysis experience solving business problems, individually or in a group setting
Project management experience, including multitasking to lead and execute multiple projects in parallel
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in roles within digital marketing
Familiarity with Meta products and third party ecosystem PMP, CAPM, or other relevant project or vendor management certifications;
Regards,
Akhil Anand
Technical Recruiter
American Unit Inc.
Mail: akhil@americanunit.com
Web: www.americanunit.com
