REMOTE - Senior Contracts Manager

SENIOR CONTRACTS MANAGER

Location;
Remote, US

JOB DESCRIPTION

Problem solver who shapes and carries out contract execution and archival strategies on a high volume and wide array of agreements by displaying inquisitiveness, the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of a matter and articulate plans to address through collaboration, relationship building and direct communication. Proactively identify unique business scenarios found throughout all aspects of the contract lifecycle, formulating executive-level recommendations and implementing process improvements to drive speed and simplicity by gaining credibility, influencing and partnering across a diverse array of cross-functional teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including Master Services Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders, License and Subscription Agreements, etc.
• Craft innovative approaches for handling complex terms in a wide range of transactions by balancing the opportunities and risks created for various functional teams who look for solid analysis, sound judgment and creative and practical contractual guidance.
• Self-starter, ability to communicate effectively in order to establish relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with key customers both internal and external in order to deliver customer-centric contracting solutions.
• Coordinate the full contract lifecycle among various functional teams with great follow-through, tactical and strategic advice, the ability to manage expectations and employ sound judgment and business sense to escalate to management.
• Consistently display a strong desire and ability to develop and implement tools and automation in contracting operations in order to increase the speed and simplicity of contracting processes.
• Influence contract policies and procedures to ensure they scale with changing business requirements while meeting evolving requirements.
• Driven to develop new skills and learn new concepts which form the basis for leading edge innovative negotiation strategies and professional development.
• Proficient in handling both external and internal inquiries with a high level of professionalism and efficiency.
• Possess strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to provide ad-hoc metric reporting to effectively track and assess contract performance.
• Proficient in managing high-value contracts through meticulous attention to detail and effective utilization of standard operating procedures and legal regulations.
• Assumes the responsibility of being the primary liaison for internal stakeholders, ensuring proactive communication of business expectations, news, goals, and values.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills by providing secondary training and mentoring to newly hired contract managers, ensuring they are familiar with department procedures and expectations through designated 1:1s and training documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or substitute 5 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of contracts or project management experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Well-versed in MS Office software programs.
• Able to effectively interface with high level management.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong awareness of what type of communication is appropriate for what audience.
• Comfortable operating in both structured and unstructured environments.
• Attention to detail and a high level of organization.
• Ability to work in multiple systems (ie. Smartsheet, Oracle, Docu Sign, iCertis).
• Understand and articulate the business case behind decisions.

Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, and referral bonuses.