Asset & Wealth Management - Tech Vendor Management - Richardson - Vice President

Role Purpose

The VP of Technical Vendor Management & Due Diligence is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of external technology partnerships. This leader will drive the strategic engagement with third-party technology companies, ensuring that all external solutions align with the organization’s technical standards, scalability requirements, and long-term product roadmaps. You will be the primary technical authority for evaluating vendor capabilities, conducting rigorous due diligence, and negotiating complex Statements of Work (SOWs) to ensure operational excellence and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Vendor Engagement & Evaluation

* External Partnership Strategy:** Define and execute the strategy for engaging with external technology vendors, ensuring alignment with the internal engineering roadmap.

* Technical Due Diligence:** Lead the technical evaluation of potential partners, focusing on codebase quality, architec...