VP, Strategy & Planning
Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Vice President, Head of Technology Partnerships & Vendor Engagement will serve as a strategic leader responsible for building, managing, and optimizing FIS's ecosystem of technology partners, platform integrations, and strategic vendor relationships. This executive role bridges enterprise technology strategy with commercial outcomes — driving innovation, reducing total cost of ownership, and ensuring that FIS's partner network creates measurable value across Banking Solutions, Capital Markets, and Payment Solutions business units.The ideal candidate brings deep fintech industry knowledge, a strong executive presence, and a track record of building high-performing partnership programs that accelerate product roadmaps and strengthen FIS's competitive position in the market.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Partnership DevelopmentDefine and execute FIS's global technology partnership strategy in alignment with enterprise product and platform objectives.Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-value technology partners — including ISVs, cloud providers, API platform vendors, and fintech innovators.Develop joint go-to-market (GTM) strategies with key partners to expand FIS's addressable market and drive incremental revenue.Negotiate and structure complex partnership agreements, co-development arrangements, and technology licensing deals.Vendor Engagement & GovernanceOversee enterprise vendor lifecycle management — from sourcing and due diligence through contracting, performance management, and renewal or exit.Establish a vendor governance framework with clear KPIs, SLAs, risk tiering, and executive escalation paths.Partner with Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure vendor relationships meet regulatory, security, and operational standards.Drive rationalization of the vendor portfolio to eliminate redundancy and optimize spend across technology categories.Technology Ecosystem & IntegrationCollaborate with CTO, Product, and Engineering organizations to align partner capabilities with FIS platform architecture and integration strategy.Champion API-first and open banking partnership models to accelerate FIS's ecosystem connectivity and developer adoption.Evaluate emerging technology vendors (AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, data analytics, cybersecurity) to inform strategic roadmap investments.Track market trends, competitor partnership activity, and disruptive technologies to ensure FIS maintains a differentiated partner ecosystem.Executive Leadership & Stakeholder InfluenceBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing team of partnership managers, vendor relationship managers, and alliance directors.Present partnership strategy, portfolio health, and vendor risk posture to C-suite, Board, and business unit leaders.Serve as primary executive sponsor for Tier 1 partner relationships, representing FIS at industry forums, partner councils, and executive briefings.Foster a culture of accountability, i...