Contract Manager East
Artech Information Systems
- Atlanta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Duration:12 month(s)
RemoteDescription:
Title: Contract Associate Manager is part of our Legal and Commercial Services. Professionals bring innovative ideas to commercial reality with a focus on maximizing value for all parties through a deep understanding of legal, business and commercial risks. We work alongside sales and delivery teams throughout the entire contract lifecycle to provide high quality advice and support for negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of client contracts. We apply commercial and contractual expertise to lead the delivery of legal & commercial outcomes for our priority engagements and portfolios, including: Sales growth: expanding the footprint of our agreements supporting new business; Revenue protection: delivering on our contractual commitments; Margin improvement: effectively managing commercial levers, risks and issues; Compliance with contract obligations and policy. Job Summary Contract Associate Managers assist with managing clients in a manner that maximizes value for and our clients. Contract Associate Managers must be capable of managing contracts, including subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client business requirements. Contract Associate Managers are generally co-located with business/client units and project teams (often on client premises) and are expected to maintain a high level of visibility on the account as they perform their contract management responsibilities. Contract Associate Managers may also direct the work activities of junior contract management professionals and other related engagement staff allocated to a business or client unit, acting as a role model for contract management staff and a trusted partner to the business. Contract Associate Managers are client facing and have a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts Key Responsibilities Leadership/Engagement: Lead/support contract management teams across projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand and support client needs and priorities; account strategy, objectives and opportunities; Work with contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts providing input into performance management activities; Support the identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with CM and project leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties; Engage in pre-award sales activities, engage in discussions with delivery team regarding potential deal shaping and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support; The contract management function is client facing and has a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts. Knowledge and Experience: Minimum 5 yrs. relevant experience in contract management, Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization, Basic understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions.Additional Job Details:Behaviours and Attributes: Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the clients global organization, Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to client; Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality; Leader as well as team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and nonexecutives. Contracting, Drafting and Negotiation: Lead drafting and review of contractual documents (i.e., Statements of Work, Change Requests, Arrangement Letters, Subcontracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements (not exclusive, etc.) and collaborating with other internal organizations, under direction of a contract management lead where appropriate, Observe and/ or participate in negotiations. Contract Management Knowledge and Experience: Minimum 5 yrs. relevant experience in contract management, Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization, Basic understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions; Bachelor's degree required; Membership: Member of International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/ or professional certification considered a plus; Work Requirements: Some travel may be required Opportunity to work remote: roles are mostly remote, however, some in-office may be required. Which is why the candidate must be local. Local Candidates Only: Yes, to one of the selected locations MA, NY, PA, CT, and NJ. If selected candidate will occasionally be asked to be onsite or at the local office. Chances for extension: YES US Citizens: YES Visa ennoblement candidates: NO, No GC Education: Bachelor's RequiredThanks
Sahil
Email: Sahil.Sharma@artech.com