Head of External Data Vendor Management – London

Overview

In this role, you shape Oliver Wyman’s external data and expert vendor strategy to drive value, governance, and adoption across the firm. You will link data investments to consulting outcomes and client impact, leveraging AI-enabled capabilities to improve insights. You’ll work with senior stakeholders across Knowledge Services, Technology, Procurement, and Legal to align strategy with firm priorities. Your leadership will ensure scalable vendor governance and measurable ROI while expanding the use of external knowledge across the enterprise. This is a high-impact, cross-functional leadership opportunity at a global consulting firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work
• inclusive culture
• flexible work arrangements
• cross-functional collaboration
• global leadership role
• opportunity to shape firm-wide strategy

Responsibilities

• Shape and govern the external data vendor portfolio strategy, governance, and partnerships
• Unlock value from external data through adoption, technology, and AI-enabled capabilities
• Manage external data procurement budgets, spend analytics, and vendor performance metrics
• Lead and develop a multi-location team, setting clear direction and accountability
• Advise senior stakeholders on external data strategy, market developments, and capabilities

Key requirements

• Eight+ years in External Data, Research, Knowledge or Information Services with enterprise-scale vendor responsibility
• Strong strategic and commercial judgement with track record of ROI from investments and vendor performance
• Experience evaluating investments, spend, and turning complex information into decisions
• Proven leadership in building and developing high-performing teams and driving adoption across large organizations
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and align cross-functional priorities

• Leadership
• Influence
• Collaboration
• AI-enabled capabilities and adoption
• Vendor portfolio management
• Governance and SLAs

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