Director Technology Sourcing at MGM Resorts International

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Hospitality, Entertainment, Gaming, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in management, Technology, Contract Law Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience managing employees in a similar environment, including negotiating technology contracts, RFx processes, SOWs, and contract terminology
Strong knowledge of the Technology Sourcing category, including technology products, contractual language, redlining, drafting, negotiations, and identifying risks
Experience working in a hospitality environment is strongly preferred
Excellent negotiator, highly collaborative, and effective working cross-functionally to drive strategic, compliant, and value-focused sourcing outcomes

Responsibilities

Assist and support leadership in development and monitoring of processes and procedures, change management, sourcing strategies, budgets that produce both short-term and long-term profitability
Develop and build processes that allow for maximum strategic value
Oversee and manage the technology sourcing team to ensure that acquisition of goods and services related to technology are prioritized, negotiated, risks mitigated, budgeted, and approved while driving bottom line impact
Ensure team collaboration with business partners, risk, data security, legal, and technology partners and manage and resolve outstanding issues related to technology acquisitions
Provide operational guidance to the technology sourcing team and business partners
Provide mentorship and coaching, including team building and collaboration
Progress towards achievement of organizational goals and objectives; including personal goals
Collaborate with technology leaders, business partners, senior and executive leadership on technology acquisitions, strategic vision, and provide guidance on such acquisitions and strategies
Maintain the highest standard of doing business with our suppliers, business partners, technology partners and others - Identify areas of improvement
Lead high-level negotiations with suppliers and collaboration with technology business partners, legal, risk, data security, technology leadership to obtain favorable pricing and terms and conditions
Utilize and build processes within Smartsheet and other software that will maximize reporting capabilities to show value, time to market, savings, prioritization, approvals, and etc
Maintain knowledge of contractual language and understanding of the technology being acquired
Collaborate with Risk Management, Privacy, Data Security, Corporate Legal, and others to incorporate changes into our templates as required

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Sourcing StrategiesBudget ManagementNegotiationRisk MitigationChange ManagementTeam LeadershipMentorshipContract ComplianceProcurementStrategic PlanningProcess DevelopmentStakeholder CollaborationData Security

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment opportunity.

Where is this job located?

The position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What education is required for this role?

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in management or a related field.

What is the company culture like at MGM Resorts?

MGM Resorts offers an exciting, diverse, and entertaining work environment where team players create unique experiences for guests in the hospitality industry.

What makes a strong candidate for the Director of Technology Sourcing role?

A strong candidate provides strategic leadership, manages sourcing teams, drives profitability through negotiations and processes, and collaborates with legal, risk, and technology partners.