Job Description:

The position has responsibility to assure continuity of supply for all key contracted materials and services. In addition, this position handles technically complex projects and commercial negotiations that occur regularly in support of maintenance and operations.

The primary responsibilities for this position are the management and administration of contracts for various information technology projects being undertaken including:

(a) managing change orders, claims and back charges;

(b) asserting warranty claims;

(c) developing methods for assessing contractor performance;

(d) dispute resolution and

(e) implementing the appropriate processes and controls for protecting and preserving the Company’s contractual rights and remedies.

For new contracts, this position will be responsible for planning, developing and coordinating innovative contracting strategies and solutions with business unit partners, assisting in clearly and completely defining the scope of work, and assessing the qualifications and capabilities of contractors through RFPs or other processes for $1.5M to $10M contracts.

The Contract Manager will also lead all commercial negotiations. The Contract Manager reports to the Procurement Operations Manager-IT, Strategic Sourcing Procurement, but provides contract management services across the organization and provides matrixed support to Project Managers and periodic reports to senior Business Unit and Service Company management. The Contract Manager will be responsible for acquiring and managing contract management professionals on an as-needed basis.

Required Skills, Competencies, Education and Experience:

• B.S./B.A. Degree

• 6-10 years large contract management experience.

• 7 years IT and telecommunications service management experience

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, are mandatory, as well as a sound understanding of technology and telecommunications projects and scheduling.

• Demonstrated ability to:

o appropriately assess contractual risk and implement risk management strategies;

o implement measures and methods to tie payment to performance;

o monitor and manage cost and change;

o define and manage deliverables and respective responsibilities between the Company and the contractor.

• Valid driver’s license

• Demonstrated excellent negotiating skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $64.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Paralegal: 7 years (Required)
• Contract management: 6 years (Required)
• Telecommunications service management: 7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newark, NJ 07102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, NJ 07102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newark, NJ 07102