Description:

Description:
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