Contract Manager - Data Centers

Trane Italia•Davidson, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies is committed to putting the planet first. Sustainability is integral to their business. The Contract Manager position, within the Legal – Data Centers Department, is crucial for closing more profitable business for the Data Center organization while managing risk exposure related to contract terms and conditions, adhering to Trane’s Contract Risk Management Policy. This role involves reviewing and negotiating master agreements, amendments, and proposals, identifying and managing legal and contractual risks for North American data center offerings, and providing business leaders with risk assessments and recommendations. The manager will also build strong relationships with various internal teams, train the Data Center Account team on contract processes, and contribute to the Global Commercial Legal, Contract Management Center of Expertise team to develop and implement best-in-class business and contract processes. Additional responsibilities include leading training presentations and incorporating material on topics like anti-trust compliance as directed by Law Department Leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies or related field.
Demonstrates willingness to further knowledge through continuing education.
3 to 5 years of contract management experience.
4 to 7 years of business experience.
Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Ability to manage workload without direct supervision.
Full understanding of the role that Owners, engineers, Prime contractors, Subcontractors, material suppliers, Surety and insurance all play in the construction industry.
Excellent judgment and initiative in selecting the most effective solutions and in creating and implementing standard tools to resolve recurring business and/or commercial issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication and demonstrated negotiation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to stand firm on issues with business clients when necessary.
Ability to quickly understand business objectives of an agreement, identify related issues, and facilitate a risk/benefit analysis.
Business-oriented approach to problem-solving, tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk management.
Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks and meet deadlines within a changing, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work well with colleagues and all levels of commercial and business functions at various locations.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic team environment with other disciplines.
Flexible and adaptable – unafraid of ambiguity or a challenge.
Strong personal computer and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Review and negotiate master agreements and related documents to facilitate the closure of business in accordance with Company policies and legal requirements.
Identify and manage legal and contractual risks associated with the data center business offerings in North America including providing business leaders with assessments of legal, contractual and select business risk and recommendations, as warranted.
Develop and maintain strong business relationships with Trane Data Center staff and leadership, manufacturing locations, Financial Services and Risk Management.
Train Data Center Account team on Trane’s Contract processes and policies.
Serve as a member of the Global Commercial Legal, Contract Management Center of Expertise team and develop and implement consistent COE standards, processes, metrics, solutions, templates and tools to improve and facilitate best-in-class business and contract processes in the Contract Management function.
Handle the additional responsibilities of a Contract Manager as assigned by the Senior Corporate Counsel, Data Centers/Key Accounts.
Lead training presentations with Data Center organization meetings as required.
Incorporate additional material as directed by Law Department Leadership, including anti-trust compliance.