Vice President of Contracts

Purpose

The Vice President of Contracts (VP-Contracts) is responsible for defining and executing the organization’s contracting strategy to enable business growth, compliance, and operational excellence. This role oversees all aspects of contract management, including negotiation, administration, risk mitigation, and adherence to regulatory and legal requirements. The VP-Contracts partners with executive leadership to align contracting practices with corporate objectives, ensuring agreements deliver measurable value, protect the organization’s interests, and support a scalable, efficient, and compliant contracting environment.

The VP-Contracts also leads a high-performing contracts team, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions Contract Strategy & Vision

• Define and execute the organization’s contracting strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive initiatives to optimize contract lifecycle management and enhance operational efficiency.

AI & Agentic Process Leadership

• Lead the enterprise adoption of Artificial Intelligence and agentic workflows to automate complex processes and enable intelligent decision-making.
• Develop and implement an AI roadmap that aligns with business priorities and drives measurable outcomes.

Contract Governance & Risk Management

• Establish policies, standards, and frameworks for contract creation, negotiation, and administration.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and corporate requirements while managing contractual risks.

Negotiation & Agreement Leadership

• Lead complex contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and protect organizational interests.
• Develop strategies for managing high-value agreements and strategic partnerships.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Oversee adherence to federal, state, international, and industry-specific regulations impacting contracts.
• Implement processes to monitor compliance and mitigate exposure to legal or financial penalties.

Contract Lifecycle & Systems Management

• Manage the design, implementation, and optimization of contract management systems and tools.
• Ensure processes are scalable, reliable, and support timely execution of agreements.

Budgeting & Financial Stewardship

• Develop and manage budgets for the contracts function, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Negotiate vendor agreements and optimize contractual terms to maximize ROI.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead a high-performing contracts team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Promote continuous learning and professional development within the IT organization.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with executive leadership and business units to align contracting practices with strategic priorities.
• Communicate contracting strategy, risk posture, and performance metrics to senior management.

Data & Analytics Enablement

• Champion data-driven insights for contract performance, compliance, and risk management.
• Ensure accurate reporting and analytics to support informed decision-making across the organization.

Skills needed to be successful

• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to think strategically and align contracting practices with the company’s long‑term goals.
• Leadership:
  Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and motivate a high-performing contracts team.
• Domain Knowledge:
  In‑depth knowledge of contract law, negotiation strategies, regulatory compliance, risk management, and contract lifecycle management systems.
• Project Management:
  Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple complex contract negotiations and initiatives simultaneously.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with regulatory agencies, vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to evaluate contractual terms, assess risks, and develop actionable strategies.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments, market conditions, and evolving business needs.

Benefits

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