Lead VMO Analyst

A senior-level Lead Vendor Management Office Analyst at Versant News oversees the full lifecycle of technology, software, and cloud vendors, ensuring compliance with contractual, financial, and security standards. This role involves leading negotiations, managing contracts, optimizing costs, and collaborating with Legal, Finance, and Engineering teams to mitigate risk. The position also includes defining performance frameworks, mentoring junior analysts, and driving the maturity of the vendor governance practice.