Contract Manager

Job Duties:

• Lead and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) process including drafting RFP, reviewing vendor proposals and facilitating vendor selection
• Draft and review contracts and agreements within specified timelines and in alignment with First Tech standards, leading contract negotiations as required
• Draft and negotiate contractual provisions, including risk allocation, indemnification, business terms and limitations of liability, collaborating with leadership or internal counsel as appropriate
• Assist in management of contract repository, ensuring consistency and best practices are followed
• Ensure contracting policies, processes and practices are current and in alignment with industry best practices
• Manage contract renewals, amending and/or extending contracts as required
• Partnering with business units to ensure vendor compliance with existing contract terms and conditions, escalating to leadership as appropriate
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing contract guidance to other business units
• Mentor Contract Managers and other team members on a day to day basis

Essential Skills:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements
• Familiarity with the financial services IT contracts
• Solid grasp of governance, privacy and security laws, risk management and compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to effectively resolve issues
• Proven sound judgment, work ethic, and professional integrity with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously, to manage time effectively and prioritize work appropriately to meet deadlines
• Exceptional business communication skills; able to write/speak clearly and professionally for a variety of audiences
• Ability to successfully lead negotiations