VP, Technology Vendor Manager (Fintech)

Location: Fort Mill/Charlotte, United States; hybrid work arrangement

Pay range: $127,514–$212,489 per year

Company

hirify.global is a U.S. wealth management firm providing financial advisor services, investment solutions, fintech tools, and practice management resources.

What you will do

• Manage relationships with critical technology vendors supporting enterprise platforms and business capabilities.
• Lead vendor governance, performance reviews, SLAs, executive business reviews, and vendor-led innovation initiatives.
• Drive cost optimization, license management, benchmarking, pricing negotiations, and commercial strategy improvements.
• Support AI adoption, cloud migration, platform consolidation, and M&A integration initiatives.
• Lead technology participation in RFI/RFP processes and evaluate vendors across cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, SaaS, and enterprise applications.
• Identify and mitigate operational, compliance, regulatory, cybersecurity, and third-party risks, including vendor escalations and offboarding.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience managing complex technology vendors, contracts, or partnerships.
• 8–10+ years of experience in financial services or wealth management.
• Commercial acumen with experience in negotiation and vendor pricing models.
• Experience developing and evaluating RFPs, SLAs, and complex commercial agreements.
• Strong strategic thinking, executive communication, stakeholder influence, vendor governance, and risk-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and vendor management tools.

Nice to have

• Experience managing vendors supporting regulated trading environments.
• Experience across cloud, SaaS, cybersecurity, and enterprise platforms.
• Experience operating in highly regulated environments and driving operational excellence.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on integrity, innovation, and meaningful business outcomes.
• 401(k) matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, and volunteer time off.
• Opportunities to influence senior technology and business leaders across enterprise initiatives.