Senior Technology Vendor Manager

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Vendor ManagerProcurement & Purchasing

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PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming,

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Vendor ManagerProcurement & Purchasing

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver the experiences people want, how and where they want them.

We’re always on the lookout for those who are passionate about creating and delivering cutting-edge online gaming and sports media products. Whether it’s through Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook, or theScore media app, we’re excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These state-of-the-art platforms are powered by proprietary in-house technology, a key component of PENN’s omnichannel gaming and entertainment strategy.

When you join PENN Entertainment’s digital team, you’ll not only work on these cutting-edge platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive, but you’ll also be part of a company that truly cares about your career growth. We’re committed to supporting you as you expand your skills and explore new opportunities.

With locations throughout North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment wherever you are. If you want to challenge conventions in gaming, media and entertainment, we want to talk to you.

About the Role

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Manage the lifecycle of technology vendors from evaluation and onboarding through renewal or termination.
Maintain a centralized inventory of technology vendors, ownership assignments, contracts, key milestones, and governance records.
Coordinate contract reviews, renewals, approvals, and vendor governance activities across multiple stakeholder groups.
Facilitate vendor reviews and business discussions, ensuring the appropriate stakeholders are engaged and commitments are tracked through completion.
Support vendor evaluations, competitive assessments, sourcing initiatives, and market analysis efforts.
Maintain visibility into vendor performance, spend, contract obligations, risks, and upcoming renewal activities.
Develop reporting and governance processes that improve accountability, transparency, and decision-making.
Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendor partners.
Other duties as required.

8+ years of experience in vendor management, vendor governance, procurement operations, contract management, PMO, business operations, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing vendor portfolios and coordinating stakeholders across multiple business functions.
Strong understanding of vendor lifecycle management, contract administration, procurement processes, and governance practices.
Proven ability to work effectively with legal, sourcing, finance, business, and technology teams.
Experience managing complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines.
Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills with a reputation for driving accountability and execution.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting information to senior leaders and executives.
Experience building operational processes, reporting, and governance frameworks.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have:
- Experience managing enterprise software, infrastructure, cloud, SaaS, gaming, hospitality, retail, or other technology vendors.
- Experience supporting organizations operating highly regulated industries such as gaming, sports betting, financial services, healthcare, or telecommunications.
- Experience conducting RFPs, vendor evaluations, and competitive market assessments.
- Familiarity with procurement, contract management, financial, or workflow management platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, SAP, ServiceNow, Jira, or Confluence.
- PMP, CPSM, ITIL, or related professional certifications.