IT Vendor Management – Journey

WSDOT is seeking a knowledgeable and strategic IT professional to serve in a key Vendor Management (VM) role within the Technology Services Division (TSD).

• Manage and provide strategic, tactical, and operational planning for WSDOT’s IT vendor management support services.
• Establish and maintain key customer and vendor management relationships to support and enable planning across all lines of business.
• Oversee technology vendor management for the regions and WSF as needed.
• Manage technology vendor lifecycle and operations end to end including contracts, procurement, vendor relationships, and asset management.
• Implement and support standards, procedures and guidelines consistent with technology procurement and financial policies and controls.

• Asset, Contract & Vendor Management: Experience in managing relationships with IT vendors, monitoring service delivery, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and performance standards.
• IT Purchasing & Procurement: Demonstrated experience managing IT procurement processes, including preparing specifications, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring purchases align with technical standards and agency requirements.
• Technical Consulting & Customer Support: Skilled in providing technical consultation to internal stakeholders, advising on IT solutions that meet functional, operational, and strategic needs.
• Technical & Operational Knowledge: Working knowledge of hardware and software technologies commonly used in enterprise environments, including their functions and support needs.
• Attention to Detail & Quality Assurance: Skilled in reviewing and editing procurement documentation and contracts to identify and correct errors, omissions, and inconsistencies.
• Time & Task Management: Demonstrated ability to complete assignments within established timelines and manage priorities across concurrent projects and vendor engagements.

• Flexible/Hybrid work arrangement
• Remote work options
• Paid leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence.