What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Operations Manager position at MPW Industrial Service Group?
Join the MPW team!
We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Contract Operations Manager to build and lead our enterprise-wide contract management function. This newly created role will bring structure, visibility, and consistency to MPW’s contract lifecycle processes while partnering closely with Legal, Sales, Procurement, IT, and executive leadership.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong process-building mindset with the ability to create scalable systems
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without direct authority
- Confidence working in evolving environments with growing process maturity
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement standardized contract lifecycle workflows from intake through renewal
- Lead selection, implementation, and administration of contract management systems (CLM)
- Develop templates, playbooks, reporting dashboards, and metadata standards to improve visibility and reduce risk
- Partner with Legal, Sales, Procurement, and IT to clarify ownership, streamline approvals, and improve cycle times
- Support renewal tracking, repository management, and early-stage contract operations while building scalable solutions
- Drive training, adoption, and change management for new processes and tools
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, operations, or related field
- 5 years of experience in contract operations, legal operations, procurement operations, or similar
- Experience participating in at least one CLM or contract workflow system implementation
Why MPW?
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral bonus program
- Leadership development and continued learning opportunities
Apply today and be part of a team that values respect, teamwork, and excellence!