Sr. Director Demand Management

The Senior Director will lead a newly formed Demand and Spend Management function, tracking the spend of all third-party vendor software and hardware products, reviewing consumption, and performing vendor cost analysis and budgeting. This leader will manage a team of analysts to ensure timely execution of vendor deals and purchases with favorable terms for the company. Responsibilities include increasing Visa's Azure cloud cost management capabilities and achieving cost efficiencies. The role also involves serving as the lead for Corporate Tools Developer Experience initiatives, partnering with different technology teams to align technology strategy, and tracking vendor performance. The leader will set processes, guide analysts, ensure diligence and fiscal responsibility for all third-party CIT purchases, and represent the demand management team in audits. They will act as a technical liaison between Engineering teams, finance, and sourcing, and communicate regularly with senior leadership on technical issues, program status, and escalations.