Transformation Leader

VMO Transformation Leader (Consultant) - DESIGN, PLAN, & LAUNCH

W2 Contract

Position Summary:

The VMO Transformation Leader is a high-impact, strategic consulting role responsible for reviewing and understanding their current state, into a comprehensive future state design, a detailed implementation roadmap, and leading the initial launch of the transformation program. This leader will utilize the previous assessments to define the target state operating model, secure executive alignment on the future vision, and establish the governance required to drive a sustainable, value-focused VMO across the global enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Design & Target State Definition

• Assessment Leverage: Analyze the findings of the current state to identify strategic gaps and opportunities across people, processes, and technology.
• Target Operating Model (TO-BE) Definition: Lead the design and formal documentation of the future-state VMO Operating Model. This includes defining the organizational structure, roles and responsibilities (RACI), governance forums, and necessary process controls.
• Executive Alignment: Secure cross-functional consensus and executive sponsorship from IT, Finance, Procurement, and Legal on the finalized TO-BE design and the strategic objectives of the transformation.

Transformation Roadmap & Planning

• Phased Roadmap Creation: Develop a detailed, phased transformation roadmap (3-5 year view) that articulates clear milestones, resource requirements, budget estimates, and measurable business outcomes for each phase.
• Technology Strategy: Define the functional and non-functional requirements for the VMO technology landscape (e.g., VMS, CLM, Spend Analytics) and recommend the high-level system implementation strategy integrated within the overall roadmap.
• Program Setup: Establish the core vendor management office (VMO) structure, including performance metrics, reporting cadences, and decision-making governance to oversee the entire transformation initiative.

Program Leadership & Initial Execution

• Pilot Launch: Lead the execution of the initial phase of the roadmap, focusing on critical quick wins, process standardization, and the pilot implementation of key governance changes.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with the newly hired VMO Operations Leader to ensure the new design is practical, operational, and supported by robust, repeatable procedures.
• Organizational Change Management (OCM): Develop the initial OCM strategy to prepare the organization for the new VMO model, managing stakeholder communications, change readiness, and training needs.

Requirements:

• 10 years of progressive experience, with at least 5 years in a Consulting or Transformation Leadership role focused on defining and implementing VMO, SRM, or Strategic Sourcing operating models for global organizations.
• Proven expertise in moving from VMO Assessment (Current State) to Target Operating Model (Design) and subsequent Roadmap creation.
• Exceptional ability to lead design workshops, structure ambiguity, and secure alignment from executive and operational stakeholders.
• Deep functional understanding of the IT vendor lifecycle, including sourcing, contracting, performance management, and financial governance.
• Experience defining requirements for VMS, CLM, or Spend Analytics platforms is required.
• Strong knowledge of VMS tools (e.g., Coupa) and IT service delivery models.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Planning & Design: Mastery in structuring complex transformation initiatives from the ground up.
• Executive Presence & Alignment: Ability to communicate the vision and secure resources at the highest levels.
• Program & Project Structuring: Expertise in setting up effective PMO governance and tracking complex project dependencies.
• Change Leadership: Demonstrated ability to drive strategic shifts in organizational behavior and process adoption.

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For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to mgreen@synergishr.com

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Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.