Senior Contracts Manager

Overview

• Manage and oversee contract execution and archival strategies for diverse agreements in a remote capacity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business scenarios and implement process improvements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including Master Services Agreements, Consulting Agreements, and Statements of Work.
• Provide innovative solutions for complex contractual terms, balancing risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement tools to streamline contracting operations and increase efficiency.
• Influence and adapt contract policies to meet evolving business requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership by mentoring new contract managers and ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Analyze and report contract performance metrics to track effectiveness and improvements.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate contract lifecycle processes among functional teams with strategic advice and follow-through.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver customer-centric contracting solutions.
• Implement tools and automation to enhance contracting processes and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute innovative negotiation strategies to address complex contractual terms.
• Provide training and mentorship to ensure team alignment with department procedures.
• Prepare and present ad-hoc metric reports to assess contract performance and improvements.
• Act as a liaison for internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of business expectations and goals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in contracts or project management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contracts or project management roles.
• Proficiency in MS Office software and familiarity with systems like Smartsheet, Oracle, and DocuSign.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Ability to operate effectively in structured and unstructured environments.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to manage high-value contracts.
• Capability to articulate business cases behind decisions and influence contract policies.
• Driven to develop new skills and lead innovative negotiation strategies.