Director, Strategic Partnership and Vendor Management Office

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.Job SummaryWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to head our Strategic Partnership and Vendor Management Office within the Strategic Delivery function. This role is pivotal in driving value through our key technology partnerships and other strategic vendors—while overseeing the governance, performance, and optimization of our broader vendor ecosystem.Strategic PartnershipsLead and manage high-impact relationships with strategic technology partnersDevelop and execute partnership strategies that align with business and technology goals.Serve as the primary executive contact for strategic partners, ensuring mutual value creation and innovation.Negotiate and manage enterprise agreements, joint initiatives, and co-investment opportunities.Monitor partner performance and ensure delivery against agreed KPIs and SLAsVendor Management Office (VMO)Establish and lead the Vendor Management Office, including governance frameworks, policies, and processes.Oversee the full vendor lifecycle: selection, onboarding, performance management, renewal, and exit.Collaborate with procurement, legal, and finance teams to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.Implement vendor risk management practices and ensure alignment with regulatory and security standards.Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the vendor landscape.Leadership & CollaborationBuild and lead a high-performing team of partnership and vendor management professionals.Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Technology, Procurement, Legal, and Business Units.Provide executive-level reporting and insights on partnership and vendor performance.Qualifications & ExperienceProven experience (10+ years) in strategic partnership management, vendor governance, or technology sourcing.Strong understanding of enterprise technology ecosystems and platforms (e.g., cloud, SaaS, infrastructure).Demonstrated success in managing complex vendor relationships and large-scale contracts.Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Experience in building and leading cross-functional teams.Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field;Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.