Strategic Vendor Management Director

Strategic Vendor Management Director

Join GFT’s Technology Office Team as the Director of Strategic Vendor Management. This role offers a hybrid schedule from any GFT Inc – US location or fully remote, and focuses on developing and maintaining strategic vendor relationships across the Technology@GFT program.

Lead GFT’s strategic relationships with enterprise software vendors, maximize value, build long‑term partnerships, and design governance models that align vendor capabilities with business needs. Report to the CTO and drive innovation, efficiency, growth, and operational excellence.

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for key software vendors (Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI, and other technology providers).
• Develop, operate, and scale a partnership model that aligns vendor enterprise programs with the firm’s business objectives and digital initiatives.
• Collaborate with business groups and Strategic Services leaders to ensure alignment and deliver efficiencies, innovation, talent upskilling, and growth.
• Lead joint planning activities with vendors to influence product roadmaps, service offerings, and support models tailored to GFT.
• Establish governance frameworks for tracking vendor and GFT activities, performance, and value to the business.
• Align vendor enterprise program benefits (training, support, business development, marketing, innovation programs) with GFT business operations.
• Proactively manage innovation work streams with vendors to ensure GFT teams are engaged and aligned with strategic needs.
• Track financial spend, license allocation, and utilization to support corporate functions and project delivery teams.
• Serve as primary point of contact for conflict resolution.
• Partner with IT procurement on contract renewals and negotiations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience utilizing technology vendor enterprise programs for business outcomes.
• Knowledge of the AEC industry, key vendors, and key use cases.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technology work streams to desired outcomes and schedule.

• 10+ years of experience in software vendor management, enterprise licensing, or IT.
• Proven experience in managing technology vendor programs against strategic company initiatives.
• 10+ years of experience in the AEC industry, working with key vendors.
• Certifications from vendor programs.

The salary range for this role is $210,000 – $275,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

GFT is a privately held AEC firm innovating where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge – the Infrastructure of Life. We measure success by the strength of relationships and are the employer of choice for 5,000+ industry professionals. Our clients value our expertise, nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third‑party agencies will be considered the property of GFT. All advertised positions require a successful completion of a criminal background check.

GFT Inc – US Locations (hybrid or remote). Core business hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Full‑Time.

Director.

Business Development and Sales.

Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, Architecture and Planning.