Position: Contract Manager

Duration: 1 year

Location: Montgomery, AL (Onsite from Day 1)

Position Description:

The Contracts Manager will establish and maintain agreements for contractual relationships both interagency and with IT service providers for the Office of Information Technology, State of Alabama. This role involves coordinating contract-related activities, including development, negotiation, amendments, renewals, execution, and contract performance monitoring, to ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Engage in the entire lifecycle of contracts, from drafting and negotiation to execution and termination, ensuring all terms and conditions align with organizational requirements.

• Contract Compliance Monitoring: Monitor adherence to contract terms and validate SLA penalties or incentives as needed.

• Amendment and Renegotiation: Prepare, negotiate, and implement contract amendments to accommodate changes in project scope or organizational needs, ensuring continued alignment with business objectives.

• Risk and Issue Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with contract execution and vendor management, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Required Skills:

• Manages the entire contractual relationship with IT service providers. Serves as a liaison between the IT service provider and OIT or OIT clients.
• Supports multiple contracts or complex enterprise agreements.
• Works on projects that range in size, complexity and contract duration.
• May coordinate or manage the work of others.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of IT service management and delivery frameworks.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations governing contract management and the CMBOK.
• Professional certification in contract management (e.g., CFCM, CPCM).
• Proficiency with contract management software (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba) and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).
• Experience in budget management and financial oversight within a contracting context. Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.

Required Experience:

• Typically has 6 or more years of contract management experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Over 3 years of recent experience in managing contracts within a governmental or large-scale organization, particularly in the IT sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing IT goods and service contracts.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or another related field.

Education Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related field