Head of Partner Management w/m/d

*** Please submit your application in English, as the application process will be conducted in English ***As Group Head of Resourcing Partnerships, you will play a central role in expanding our Group Professional Services (GPS) business. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the partner and agency strategy for the UK, France, and Germany, and building an international partner network outside our core markets.Strategy & PlanningYou will develop a partner strategy with GPS stakeholders and country units that complements our internal delivery capabilities.You will use our VMS (Vendor Management System) tool to analyze and develop the partner ecosystem.You will work closely with the Resource Management Team to optimize processes for partner and agency services.Commercial ResponsibilityYou will design commercial planning for partner relationships, develop a framework, and conduct contract and price negotiations.You will analyze partner expenses and performance and derive measures for workforce planning.Contract ManagementYou will be responsible for strategic contract extensions and develop the agency strategy at the group level.You will define contract standards to ensure quality, minimize risk, and ensure ESG compliance.You will manage the onboarding of new partners in agreement with GPS and Group Legal.Relationship ManagementYou will maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic partners and conduct regular service and business reviews.You will support Sales and Service Management in selecting suitable partner solutions.You will work with GTS (Group Technology Services) and GMS (Group Managed Services) to establish a unified international partner ecosystem.Team LeadershipYou will lead and inspire the central, cross-country partner management team, defining roles, goals, and performance metrics.You will be responsible for resource allocation and team P&L to maximize business value.Your ProfileYou have extensive experience in global partner/supplier management, ideally in the professional services or IT services sector.You have excellent relationship management skills.You have strong commercial and contractual skills and negotiating skills.You think strategically and are familiar with market mechanisms and partner ecosystems.You have experience in leading cross-functional teams and implementing global initiatives.You are communicative, planning-secure, and analytical.You have successfully led, developed, and inspired employees.You have experience in strategic process design and employee retention.You are familiar with Vendor Management Systems (e.g., SAP Fieldglass).You have experience in collaboration and negotiation with Managed Service Providers (MSPs).Mobile Working and flexible working hours – trust is good. Period.Design freedom – if you think and act entrepreneurially, you\’re in the right place with us.Further development – we invest in you! Whether internal or external training, specialist or management career, conferences, events, mentoring, or coaching.Stability – long-term planning? Of course! As a driver of digitalization, we have been successful for over 40 years.Sharing knowledge – legendary specialist events with clever minds from all service teams. Learn new things, network, and celebrate together.Culture – the \“du\“ (you) is valid for us across all levels. We are approachable – and simply ourselves.About usComputacenter is an international IT company with a 40-year success story. Alone in Germany, around 7,000 people are driving digital transformation forward: they develop IT strategies, implement new technologies, or manage complex infrastructures – for the majority of DAX companies as well as large public clients.As an independent partner of all leading IT manufacturers (such as Microsoft, Apple, IBM, HP, Cisco, Intel), we are active in all relevant technology areas: from cyber security, cloud, and artificial intelligence to agile software development and workplace solutions for the smart factory.And the best thing about us? Quite simply: the people who work with us, in their diversity, with their potential and individual life plans.Sounds good? It is! Apply now.Your online applicationWe look forward to your online application, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic and social background, and religion. Applications from severely disabled people are welcome at Computacenter and will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability. #J-18808-Ljbffr