Sr Director Contract & Asset Management

Sr Director Contract & Asset Management

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Head of Corporate Technology

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

               

Senior Director T&D Contract & Asset Management

This position reports into Brian Radosavich and is based at Summit, NJ.

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who we are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here.

               

Role reports to: Head of Tech & Data Transformation

Location: Summit, NJ

Travel %: 5%

Pay:   (If compliant with country laws)

What you will do

The Senior Director T&D Contract & Asset Management is responsible for overseeing all Tech & Data post contract activity management and vendor relationship management.

Job Title: Senior Director, T&D Contract & Asset Management

Position Summary:

The Senior Director, T&D Contract & Asset Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving excellence across all facets of post-contract management, vendor governance, and enterprise asset lifecycle management—covering hardware, software, and services. The role focuses on optimizing technology investments, strengthening strategic vendor partnerships, and aligning Tech & Data functions to business goals. This position leads the development of mature, data-driven processes for software asset management (SAM), service-level performance, and aged debt oversight, ensuring contractual and financial accountability across the IT vendor ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Governance
   
  • Define and execute enterprise-wide strategies for IT contract and asset management in alignment with business and Tech & Data priorities.
  • Lead strategic partnerships with key technology providers, ensuring long-term alignment, innovation, and mutual value delivery.
  • Provide executive oversight of vendor governance frameworks, SLA enforcement, and performance metrics to ensure accountability and service excellence.

• IT Asset & Software Asset Management
   
  • Establish end-to-end processes for IT asset lifecycle management (ITAM), including hardware, software, and cloud assets.
  • Lead enterprise software asset management (SAM) initiatives to ensure license compliance, usage optimization, and audit readiness.
  • Utilize data analytics to monitor asset performance, total cost of ownership, and lifecycle value realization.

• Contract Lifecycle & Post-Contract Management
   
  • Oversee the full contract lifecycle post-signature, ensuring operationalization of terms, risk mitigation, and proactive renewal planning.
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, and Procurement to drive contract compliance, minimize liabilities, and optimize commercial terms.
  • Implement robust tools and controls for contract repository management, visibility, and audit readiness.

• Vendor & Performance Management
   
  • Own the performance management strategy for IT vendors, including service reviews, KPI tracking, and remediation plans.
  • Lead SLA management and ensure contractual service levels are measured, reported, and met consistently.
  • Drive quarterly business reviews (QBRs), scorecards, and performance benchmarking for strategic suppliers.

• Financial Oversight & Aged Debt Management
   
  • Lead financial governance of IT external spend, ensuring alignment to budgets, forecasting accuracy, and cost efficiency.
  • Oversee aged debt and invoice reconciliation processes, partnering with Finance and vendors to ensure timely resolution and payment integrity.
  • Identify and deliver opportunities for cost optimization, vendor consolidation, and demand management.
• Transformation & Innovation
   
  • Champion automation, AI-driven insights, and technology adoption to streamline contract and asset processes.
  • Act as a change agent to mature IT vendor and asset management capabilities, introducing scalable governance and continuous improvement practices.
  • Influence IT leadership and business stakeholders to embed strategic vendor and asset planning into technology roadmaps

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in IT contract, asset, and vendor management, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or related field
• Proven experience in establishing strategic vendor partnerships and managing large-scale Tech & Data contracts.
• Deep expertise in software asset management (SAM), including license optimization and audit response.
• Strong background in SLA management, vendor scorecards, and performance metrics.
• Experience managing aged debt processes, invoice governance, and vendor financial compliance.
• Demonstrated success in aligning contract and asset strategy with enterprise objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in ITAM and SAM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Flexera, Snow Software, BMC Remedy).

Desired Qualifications

• Certifications such as ITIL, CSAM, CIPS, PMP, or equivalent.
• Experience with SaaS and cloud vendor management, including hyperscalers and niche software providers.
• Deep understanding of regulatory environments (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, manage complex stakeholder networks, and drive enterprise transformation.

What’s in it for you

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $XXX to $YYY. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.        
• Competitive Benefit Package*        
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!        
• Learning & Development Opportunities        
• Kenvuer Impact Networks        
• This list could vary based on location/region

       

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

       

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

What’s in it for you

$214,200.00 - $302,400.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.