Oliver Wyman - Head of External Data Vendor Management

Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, is a management consulting firm driven by deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments.

About the role

Oliver Wyman is seeking a strategic leader to join our team as the Global Head of External Data Vendor Management. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and optimize our extensive portfolio of data and expert vendors, driving the strategic value derived from these partnerships to enhance our consulting services across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for managing Oliver Wyman’s portfolio of external data vendors, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.
• Identify and unlock the value of vendor data sources to enhance consulting services and deliver actionable insights to clients.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and lead initiatives to integrate AI solutions, ensuring we remain at the forefront of innovation.
• Analyze spending patterns and vendor performance to identify opportunities for cost savings while implementing metrics to evaluate vendor ROI.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Interface with senior leadership to align data management strategies with broader organizational goals and represent Oliver Wyman in external forums.

Requirements

• Proven experience in external data vendor management, vendor management, and strategic planning.
• Experience gained from within a consulting or professional services environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in data management and analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

Pay

The applicable base salary range for this role is $163,000 to $221,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package which includes:

• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition assistance
• 401K savings and other retirement programs
• Employee assistance programs

Schedule

Oliver Wyman is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections, and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.