At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

This Technology Vendor Manager will be responsible for providing oversight on vendor selection (RFIs/RFPs when appropriate), due diligence, contract negotiation, and vendor relationship management for the Operations & Technology group.
These activities will involve managing across multiple internal stakeholder groups (Legal, Information Security, Compliance, and the sponsoring business unit), reviewing vendor financial information, negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements, negotiating contracts, monitoring service level agreements (SLAs) preparing and validating reports, and create and communicate to Senior and Executive Management a variety of complex departmental projects and presentations.

This person will,

• Coordinate and manage all stages of contract life cycle including risk management analysis, due diligence, requirements gathering, RFP preparation, selection, negotiation, maintenance and termination.

• Manage the status of contract management within Ops & Tech and report to other key business partners such as Legal, Risk, Contract Management, and Third-Party Management to accomplish business objectives on an ongoing basis.

• Develop and maintain working relationships across lines of business and with technical, audit, risk management, vendor management, compliance, security and legal teams as required.

• Lead and manage vendor management team to ensure all vendor relationships within Ops & IT are following proper processes and procedures, and to ensure effective monitoring of contractual terms and Third-Party Management requirements.

• Prepare reports and facilitate in compliance reviews of vendor contracts and relationships. Prepare individual vendor overview supporting information to support third party exam requests. Manage contractual and business relationships with assigned vendors.

• Partner with Ops & Tech Third-Party Relationship Managers (TPRMs), and Legal to develop, structure and negotiate business terms and conditions with Ops & Tech vendors. Ensure compliance with business terms and conditions as it relates to individual vendor relationships within the line of business.

• Monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with vendors, prepare management reporting and coordinate the process of adding new vendors and/or discontinuing use of current vendors.

• Develop guidelines and programs within Ops & Tech to better manage the overall O&T vendor portfolio. Lead development and adoption of corporate vendor risk management standards. Provide a good understanding of risk-based decision making (i.e. risk analysis, mitigation, resolution).

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Candidates located in WI, IL or MN are strongly preferred.

Requirements
Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Banking, Vendor Management or Paralegal or equivalent combination of education and experience Required.

Experience;

• 2-4 years Vendor, Contract, Sourcing, or Project Management experience Required.

• 3-5 years Vendor Management, Negotiation and/or Banking experience Preferred.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

$73,990.00 - $126,840.00