What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Manager position at Advanced Tech Placement?
The Contracts Manager will draft and negotiate complex professional service agreements and transactions with strategic business partners and vendors to achieve technology and product/service initiatives. This role will manage a wide variety of complex third-party partner and major vendor relationships in support of domestic and international strategies, product/services, software and technology objectives, initiatives, and migration. Long term position, with an opportunity to make an impact at a Fortune 500 organization! Must be local to Roseland, NJ, and available for a hybrid schedule.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 years in contract management, with experience drafting and negotiating IT agreements, professional service contracts, or similar high-level transactions.
- Proven ability to negotiate, draft, and manage concurrent complex agreements with strategic business partners and major vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and minimizing risk.
- Strong experience managing strategic business partner and vendor relationships to achieve financial, operational, and product/service objectives.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills with the ability to build and lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field. Advanced education or certifications in contract management, legal studies, or procurement is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Negotiate, draft, and manage complex agreements with strategic partners and vendors to support technology, product, and service initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships with key business partners to meet operational, financial, and strategic objectives while minimizing risks.
- Advise senior and executive management on business, legal, financial, and technology issues related to contracts and partnerships.
- Recommend policy changes, re-engineer processes, and manage compliance with negotiated agreements to enhance business efficiency.
- Stay updated on market, industry, and legal developments to proactively identify opportunities and mitigate potential risks.
