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.

Salary Range : $120,000 - $150,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

VERSANT is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.