Manager, Technology Vendor Governance

Mississauga, ON
$85,000-130,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

20 days ago

Location:Mississauga, Ontario - Hybrid (4 days/week in office)*Moving to Bloor/Islington, Etobicoke in 2026*Company:Mattamy Asset ManagementDepartment:IT Enterprise ServicesEmployment Type:Full-TimeReports to:Vice President, Technology Portfolio ManagementAt Mattamy Asset Management (MAM), everyone has an important role to play in our shared success. Developing thoughtfully planned communities is complex work and our diverse teams come together to deliver on that mission in every aspect. We are thoughtful planners, precise project managers and practiced subject matter experts. And in each area of our evolving business, we are trusted to drive results. Here, your opinion will be invited, and your contributions will count. You'll be surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are. You'll grow in your area of expertise, learning alongside committed colleagues. With a relentless focus on industry leadership and a deep commitment to sustainability, we've got big plans for the future - and for you.about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.What we offerMattamy is looking for an experienced professional to establish, operate and continuously improve a disciplined, transparent approach to vendor management and technology spend across the IT organization. The Manager, Technology Vendor Governance is responsible for ensuring vendor relationships deliver measurable value, are cost-effective, align with IT and business priorities.This role manages the end-to-end vendor management lifecycle, ensuring governance standards are consistently applied and financial and performance data is reliable and actionable. Partnering closely with IT leadership and Finance, the role provides decision-ready insights that enable better prioritization, cost optimization, and risk management. This role is accountable for improving transparency, predictability, and ROI of technology spend. Success is defined by strong operational execution, reliable data, improved transparency and consistent governance across IT vendors and financial processes.What you'll do

Design, implement, and continuously improve a standardized IT vendor management framework, including onboarding, governance cadence, performance reviews, escalation paths, and renewal decision processes.
Establish clear vendor segmentation (e.g., strategic partners, staff augmentation, execution support) and define expectations for each category.
Maintain a centralized inventory of IT vendors, including services provided, contract terms, renewal dates, spend, ownership, performance status, and risk indicators.

Ensure consistent documentation, accountability, and transparency across all significant vendor relationships.
Define and enforce standard criteria and scorecards for vendor evaluation and selection, ensuring decisions consider cost, performance, delivery model, scalability, security/risk, and adoption impact.
Ensure vendor selection decisions are data-driven, well-documented, and aligned to strategic and operational outcomes.
Define and manage a vendor KPI and scorecard framework that measures performance across multiple dimensions
Lead recurring vendor performance reviews with internal stakeholders and vendors, ensuring action plans are defined, tracked, and closed.
Develop “P&L-style” views of technology investments that connect spend to outcomes, benefits, and business value.
Proactively identify cost optimization opportunities across vendor contracts, licenses, and services, including right-sizing, renegotiation, and elimination of underutilized spend.
Highlight risks related to vendor dependency, concentration, or insufficient internal capability.
Deliver executive-ready reporting for IT leadership summarizing vendor health, spend trends, key risks, optimization opportunities, and decisions required.
Support leadership discussions by providing analysis and recommendations related to vendor renewals and cost optimization.

What you bring

College diploma or university degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience (5+ years).
Experience managing IT vendors and/or technology financial governance in a complex enterprise environment
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost analysis, and capex/opex concepts
Proven ability to design and operate governance processes that drive accountability
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into executive-level insights
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working closely with IT delivery teams and Finance partners
Proven ability to achieve performance goals and meet deadlines in a dynamic, results-driven environment.
Must be able to travel within Canada and the United States, as required

Bonus Points

Experience establishing vendor governance or financial management functions from the ground up
Exposure to IT portfolio management or technology investment planning
Experience in asset-intensive or project-based industries (real estate, construction, infrastructure, financial services)
Familiarity with IT financial management or vendor tooling

CompensationThe expected base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $130,000. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.You are also eligible to participate in Mattamy's annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to hit that submit button and apply! It's okay if you don't have 100% of the requirements. If you're the right candidate, we'll help you learn and grow.Who we are(MAM) is the parent company of Mattamy Homes Canada and Mattamy Homes U.S., which together make up the largest family-owned homebuilding platform in North America.Be yourself. We want it that way.At Mattamy, we're passionate about creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. From how we build our teams to cultivating our leaders, we're on a journey toward a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone. Mattamy Asset Management is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.

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