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VP, Technology Vendor Strategy & Management

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Job Posting Title:

VP, Technology Vendor Strategy & Management

Req ID:

10155135

Job Description:

Job Description Vice President, Technology Vendor Strategy & Management

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences.

The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence.

About the Role:

The Vice President, Technology Vendor Strategy & Management will lead and transform Disney’s enterprise Vendor Management Office (VMO), setting the strategy, operating model, and accountability structure for the company’s most strategic technology suppliers.

Reporting to the VP, Technology Strategy (Enterprise Technology & Data), this executive will scale a disciplined VMO function that strengthens governance, commercial rigor, service excellence, and risk management across Disney’s global technology footprint.

This is a highly visible role that partners closely with Technology, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and senior business leaders.

This role is central to how Disney manages one of its largest areas of investment: third-party technology partnerships. The leader will help ensure Disney drives measurable value, improves operational resilience, and remains technologically competitive at scale.

What You’ll Do

  • Shaping enterprise vendor strategy and the multi-year roadmap and operating model. Define how Disney manages and drives value from key technology suppliers Align vendor strategy to enterprise priorities, performance standards, and business outcomes
  • Own vendor governance and performance at scaleEstablish executive oversight frameworks, KPIs, and escalation models Oversee performance of strategic suppliers and managed services engagements
  • Drive financial value and commercial outcomesPartner with Finance, Procurement, and Sourcing to optimize spend, consumption, and contract value Deliver measurable cost savings, efficiency gains, and improved service outcomes
  • Strengthen risk management and complianceEstablish standards for contract compliance, vendor risk, and service continuity Proactively identify and mitigate operational, financial, and delivery risks
  • Act as a senior advisor to enterprise leadersTranslate vendor performance, risk, and financial insights into clear executive decisions Influence leaders across Technology and business teams without direct authority
  • Lead transformation of the VMO functionModernize tools, processes, and metrics to scale impact Build a high-performing team with strong accountability and clear priorities

Required Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience, including significant leadership experience
  • Proven experience leading enterprise technology vendor management or sourcing functions
  • Deep expertise in supplier governance, managed services, and performance management (SLAs, KPIs, XLAs)
  • Strong track record managing large, complex vendor ecosystems and outsourcing engagements
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver financial value (cost optimization, contract performance, risk mitigation)
  • Executive-level communication and influence skills, with the ability to align Technology, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and business stakeholders in a matrixed environment
  • Strong leadership experience driving transformation in matrixed organizations
  • Understanding of technology trends and common architecture patterns

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading complex vendor negotiations, renewals, or large-scale sourcing initiatives
  • Background building data-driven vendor performance dashboards and governance frameworks
  • Formal training or certification in sourcing, procurement, or contract negotiation

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or Business or equivalent experience
  • Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $251,900 -$337,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Enterprise Technology and Data

Job Posting Primary Business:

Enterprise Technology and Data

Primary Job Posting Category:

Product Management Solutions

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

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Date Posted:

2026-07-07

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