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The IT Vendor Management Lead for Mergers and Acquisitions identifies and evaluates potential acquisition or divestiture opportunities aligned with strategic objectives, develops industry and market analyses to identify emerging trends, competitors, and strategic targets, builds and maintains relationships with investment banks, venture capital firms, and other deal sources. Assesses target companies’ technology stacks, digital assets, intellectual property, and technical synergies. Establishes and implements hardware and software acquisition, protection, maintenance and retention policies, standards and procedures that are aligned with IT standards and strategy. Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.

The IT Vendor Management Lead investigates available hardware and software products; reviews licenses and/or contracts to ensure that hardware and software equipment is covered by the contract(s) and properly documented. Supports the information technology function and evaluates vendor optimization and risk management. Directs the lifecycle activities for existing contracts. Drives the M&A strategy with IT vendors. Coordinates the negotiation and execution of contracts with the Legal and Contracts departments. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks and works under minimal supervision. Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action. Partners with internal stakeholders and external advisors to negotiate deal terms, structure agreements, and secure approvals. Oversees the integration of technology platforms, teams, processes, and systems to achieve seamless operations and minimize any stranded costs. Tracks and measures post-merger performance to ensure alignment with strategic goals. The role provides IT vendor management & IT DRI guidance for vendors involved with mergers and acquisition activities.

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Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field

+ 8 or more years of technical experience

+ 3 or more years of project leadership experience

+ 3 or more years of M&A experience

+ Critical skills needed include data analysis, reporting and BI development

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

+ Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

+ MBA

Additional Information

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.

Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.

Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$115,200 - $158,400 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 05-29-2025

About us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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