Vmo Manager

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented VMO Manager to oversee vendor partnerships, contract lifecycle management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. In this role, you will ensure our vendor ecosystem supports business goals, adheres to compliance standards, and delivers performance against SLAs.
You'll be the central liaison between legal, finance, and business/tech teams-driving transparency, accountability, and execution throughout the vendor engagement process. This role is essential to maintaining operational continuity and supporting critical business initiatives through strategic vendor collaboration.

Key Responsibilities
Vendor & Contract Oversight
• Manage the full lifecycle of vendor contracts from sourcing and evaluation through renewals and offboarding
• Ensure vendors meet contractual obligations and agreed service levels (SLAs)
• Facilitate contract creation, negotiation, and execution in partnership with legal
Stakeholder Partnership
• Collaborate with product, technology, and business leaders to ensure vendor contracts support team goals
• Act as a connector across legal, finance, and operational teams to streamline approvals and execution
• Align vendor capabilities to internal needs across brands and platforms
Finance & Budget Coordination
• Work closely with finance to manage budgeting approvals, forecasts, and invoice processing
• Maintain visibility into vendor spend and cost optimization opportunities
Governance & Process Excellence
• Establish best practices for vendor onboarding, reviews, and documentation
• Lead performance tracking, QBRs (Quarterly business reviews), and vendor escalations
• Continuously improve VMO tools, workflows, and metrics reporting
Qualifications
• 5+ years in vendor management, procurement, legal operations, or contract administration
• Strong understanding of contract terms, legal workflows, and compliance standards
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and enforce service performance
• Financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and invoice management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and vendors in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using vendor management, procurement, or contract lifecycle tools
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a media, tech, or entertainment environment
• Familiarity with vendor risk assessments, audit processes, and compliance reviews
• Knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity, and legal review processes
What We Offer
At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you'll have access to great perks and amenities:
• Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Commute-friendly – Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $120,000-$150,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ve44en-216-73-216-182-42 in your application.