Overview
As Delivery Manager for Vendor Management at GCAP HQ, you ensure timely, compliant delivery of vendor-provided products and services that enable digital engineering. You drive governance, performance, and value for money across the vendor lifecycle, aligning with enterprise standards and programme objectives. You collaborate with stakeholders to select tools and evaluate technology, integrating vendor solutions into the architecture. You lead risk mitigation and continuous improvement in the supply chain to enable operational excellence.
Retribuzione / Benefits Hybrid working
13th-month salary
Performance premio
Annual welfare benefits
Ongoing training and development
Well-being initiatives
Responsabilità Deliver and continuously improve vendor-provided products and services within scope and timelines
Ensure vendors meet contractual obligations, roadmaps, schedules, and quality standards
Drive cost optimization and value for money while complying with enterprise standards
Support toolset selection and technology evaluations for seamless architectural integration
Manage upgrades, enhancements, and decommissioning of vendor-delivered solutions
Monitor and enforce vendor management guidelines and delivery governance
Act as primary interface between vendors and internal stakeholders; communicate delivery expectations, risks, and progress
Capture and consolidate vendor requirements to avoid duplication
Support business change initiatives and provide training materials related to vendor-delivered solutions
Collaborate with other Delivery Managers and Product Owners for alignment with programme priorities
Ensure compliance with vendor management standards, contractual terms, and regulatory requirements
Liaise with procurement for effective vendor engagement and management
Define and enforce vendor performance metrics, SLAs,



and Vendor Rating mechanisms
Support audit and quality assurance activities related to vendor-delivered products and services
Coordinate delivery activities across vendors and internal teams; ensure clear ownership
Monitor vendor performance, risks, dependencies, and escalate issues to maintain delivery integrity
Drive resolution of delivery incidents and implement continuous improvement
Balance short-term delivery pressures with long-term vendor strategy and cost optimization
Manage relationships with key vendors and system integrators to ensure collaboration and delivery performance
Support contract management, licence optimization, and vendor performance reviews
Contribute to technology evaluations, proofs of concept, and strategic tool selection
Support contract negotiation with framework agreements for strategic Vendors
Drive innovation and adoption of best practices in vendor management
Requisiti fondamentali 5+ years in vendor management or delivery management in complex, regulated environments
Degree in engineering, business management and negotiation, supply chain, or related technical discipline
Proven experience in contract management, SLA enforcement, and vendor performance monitoring
Strong understanding of vendor governance, compliance, and risk management
Experience managing multiple vendors and system integrators in complex delivery landscapes
Knowledge of cost optimization strategies and value-for-money in vendor engagements
Experience supporting toolset selection and technology evaluations with stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities while maintaining delivery focus
Strong delivery mindset with experience in waterfall, agile, or hybrid delivery
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
communication
negotiation
influencing
contract management
SLA enforcement
vendor performance monitoring

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🏢 Leonardo
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