The Contract Management Manager will manage a variety of government, international, and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. This individual will provide on-site advice to internal business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters.

The Contract Manager may manage more than one engagement or, alternatively, be full-time on a single engagement (depending on the size/complexity of the agreement).

Key Responsibilities:

Establish core contract management processes in order to monitor and manage contract compliance including change control

Flex contractual levers in order to optimize the commercial position

Give advice to project leadership on contractual issues

Proactively work with the client and internal teams to resolve contractual issues, interfacing with Legal as needed.

Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions

Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to best solution

Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure all terms and conditions are met

Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.

Manages daily workload of assigned CM personnel and project or business personnel assisting with CM function

Acts as primary contact between project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly

Acts as liaison to Contracting Officers/Subcontractors

Responsible for assigned CM, project or business personnel adhering to company policies and procedures

Responsible for informing project team of requirements of contract and monitoring compliance

Develops and integrates CM tools, templates, methods and processes
 
Job Requirements:

Willingness to travel up to 50%
 
Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 6 years contract management experience

Minimum 4 years of contract negotiation and drafting skills with pre and post sales contracts

Minimum Bachelor's Degree Required
 
Professional Skill Requirements:

5+ years experience working on Information Technology outsourcing projects/clients in a contract management role

Professional certification a plus (i.e., CFCM, CCCM, CPCM, IACM, etc.)

Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) status and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership

Experience with day-to-day management of complex outsourcing arrangements

Ability to interface with difficult clients and engage in a constructive manner

Prior experience applying contract management fundamentals to recommend a course of action to supervisor

Proficiency using Microsoft Office software, Outlook Email, Instant Messaging required.

Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills