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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of External Data Vendor Management - London - **Company:** Oliver Wyman - **Location:** Slough, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Information Management, Data Strategy - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2879161981-head-of-external-data-vendor-management-london ## About the Role * Significant leadership experience: At least eight years of progressively senior experience within External Data, Research, Knowledge or Information Services, including enterprise-scale responsibility for vendor portfolios, investment strategy and commercial outcomes. * Strategic and commercial judgement: A strong track record of evaluating investments, analysing spend and vendor performance, demonstrating ROI and turning complex information into clear decisions. * Transformation and adoption: Demonstrated success evaluating and integrating emerging and AI-enabled capabilities and driving adoption across a large, complex organisation. * Leadership: Experience building, managing and developing high-performing teams while creating a collaborative and accountable environment. * Influence: The ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, navigate competing priorities and build alignment across functions and teams. What Will Make You Stand Out: * Experience within consulting or professional services * Strategic thinking around vendor portfolio management * Practical AI activation experience, combined with creative thinking about the future of vendor and information management * A track record of setting a clear strategic vision and bringing a team with you ## Description * Shape firm-wide strategy: Define how Oliver Wyman invests in and derives value from external data, research and expert partnerships. * Lead at the intersection of data, commercial strategy and AI: Explore emerging and AI-enabled capabilities that can transform how our consultants discover, access and use external knowledge. * Make a measurable impact: Take a strategic view of firm-wide investment, vendor performance, adoption and ROI-finding new ways to unlock greater value from our portfolio. * Work across the firm: Partner with senior stakeholders across Knowledge Services, consulting teams, Technology, Procurement, Legal, Risk and business leadership. * Lead and develop a talented team: Set the vision for a team operating across multiple locations, creating an environment of collaboration, accountability and continuous development. Meet The Team Reports to: Key member of the Knowledge Services Executive Team Day-to-day collaborators: Knowledge Services, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Risk, Practice and Capability Heads People management: You will lead a team of approximately 5-7 people across multiple locations. How This Role Will Contribute To Team Success: * Ensure our consultants have access to the external data, research and expertise they need to deliver high-quality insights and outcomes for clients. * Lead the commercial agenda for our external data portfolio, controlling firm-wide spend, demonstrating measurable ROI and continually increasing the value generated from our investments. * Drive enterprise-wide adoption as AI-enabled search expands access beyond specialist users-owning the critical "final mile" that turns technology and data investment into consultant adoption and client impact. Your Day-To-Day Shape vendor strategy, governance and partnerships Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Oliver Wyman's external data vendor portfolio. Evaluate providers against our consulting needs, establish effective governance and SLAs, and build strategic, long-term vendor relationships. Unlock value through data, adoption and technology Identify new opportunities to derive value from vendor data and integrate external sources into our frameworks and methodologies. Explore emerging technologies and AI-enabled capabilities that improve how consultants discover, access and use external data, research and knowledge. Drive commercial performance Manage external data procurement budgets, analyse spending and vendor performance, and identify opportunities to improve value and service. Establish meaningful metrics and KPIs that demonstrate performance and ROI and enable better investment decisions. Lead and develop the team Coach and develop a team of professionals, setting a clear strategic direction and high standards for delivery, accountability and impact while fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional growth. Be a trusted senior advisor Partner with senior stakeholders to align external data strategy with broader organisational priorities. 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