Senior Project Manager (Vendor Management)This position will be responsible for the project management of key efforts which support IT Vendor Management strategy and goals. This role will require collaborating with TIAA Strategic Sourcing, Business Management, and IT delivery unit managers across the IT organization.Responsibilities:Support efforts in achieving contract spend efficiencies, contract consolidation, and pricing-term optimizationProvide visibility, analytics and recommendations around vendor spend and performance to help facilitate buy/hold/sell decisionsFacilitate vendor continuous performance improvement through effective and efficient vendor governance frameworksMinimize risk of vendor engagementsBuild strong relationship with organization partners (e.g., Sourcing) to facilitate respective goal achievementWorking with technology managers to support the execution and implementation of projects (e.g., scope, schedule, budget, and quality management).Ensuring overall project tracking, planning, coordination and status reporting to the various stakeholders (including Senior Management) using effective communication channelsProvide support upon request to specific projects in the production of key deliverablesProvide clear, concise and accurate senior management updatesEnsuring compliance with TIAA Operational Risk requirements throughout the project lifecycleRequired Skills:Bachelor's degreeIT Vendor Management experience – Contract management, labor sourcing, software/hardware strategy and implementationConsulting experience, with ability to identify opportunities and facilitate Target operating Model discussionsIT Project and Program ManagementExcellent communication skillsStrong analytical skills and attention to detailOperating with sensitivity and respect within difficult situationsSound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)Self-organized and structuredAbility to multi-task and work under pressure to deliver resultsAdvanced Excel – Macros, VLookups, Pivot Tables, Charts, etcDesired Skills:PMP CertificationExperience working within the Financial Services industry