Contracts Manager

Job Description Summary

Lawyers and non-lawyers supporting the commercial side of the business including contract development and agreement management, external customer sales of products and services, government contracting. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Job Description

Roles And Responsibilities

• Non-legal contract experts primarily supporting the "Order to Remittance" phase of projects including managing commercial issues, customer and supplier relationships, claims, disputes and insurance.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
• Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management or commercial operations, preferably in a complex corporate environment
• Strong understanding of the Order-to-Remittance (OTR) process, commercial agreements, claims, disputes, and supplier/customer management
• Knowledge of contract development, agreement management, and commercial risk mitigation
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with ability to interpret policies and apply them to practical situations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with experience guiding or supporting colleagues with less experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work autonomously within set standards, and propose solutions for complex commercial issues.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional experience supporting both legal and non-legal aspects of commercial contracts
• Knowledge of industry best practices and competitive differentiators
• Experience in small project leadership or managing initiatives with low risk and limited resources
• Familiarity with government contracting or regulated environments
• Demonstrated ability to mentor peers and contribute to team consensus-building

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No