Contracts Manager

York Enterprise Solutions•Minneapolis, MN

38d•$60,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

About York Solutions With over 25 years of experience, we are a technology consulting firm that uses a non-transactional, value-based approach to provide clients with custom technology and workforce solutions to achieve business, technology, and operational goals. Using a strategic partnership approach with our clients, York Solutions focuses on fostering a long-term, trust-based relationship. In addition to working with companies, we work with technology professionals to find the right company and role for their skills, while also working with them through professional development programs like our association, Think IT, and our Link to Leadership program. Finally, we are dedicated to furthering an equal-opportunity workforce through our community involvement with our partner, Genesys Works, and through our own emerging talent development program. Position Overview Contract Manager plays a vital leadership role in managing contract lifecycle execution, consultant onboarding, compliance monitoring, and operational systems. This position is instrumental in ensuring legal alignment, process excellence, and the efficient scaling of our consultant workforce. The Manager will work cross-functionally to maintain contractual integrity, enhance onboarding procedures, oversee key technology platforms, and drive operational improvements across the organization. The expected salary range for this position is $60,000–$80,000 . Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, or related field (JD preferred but not required)
5+ years of contract management experience
Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional systems, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance
Experience in IT consulting, professional services, or staffing industry strongly preferred
Strong understanding of: Time & Materials (T&M) contracts, SOW-based project engagements, Staffing markups and bill rate structures
Excellent negotiation and redlining skills
High attention to detail and risk awareness
Knowledge of immigration law and employment verification procedures.
Experience negotiating with large enterprise procurement teams
Familiarity with VMS/MSP environments
Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional systems, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency in Bullhorn, SharePoint, and onboarding platforms such as SterlingONE.
Strong teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate: Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Staffing Agreements, Subcontractor Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Amendments and renewals
Redline contracts and lead negotiations with client procurement/legal teams
Ensure alignment between contractual terms and operational capabilities
Lead Client Contracts Operations , oversee and continuously improve all aspects of contract management to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals
Review, negotiate, redline, and execute client, vendor, and consultant/employee agreements.
Maintain contract repository and tracking system, risks, fees, and requirements
Oversee proprietary contract templates and ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance.
Monitor contract performance and the fulfillment of deliverables, reporting, milestones, and audit compliance.
Ensure all client and vendor contracts, consultant onboarding documents, and processes comply with legal requirements, internal policies, and industry standards; proactively manage risk and recommend enhancements
Support audits and due diligence requests
Respond to client audits and lead necessary internal process changes.
Manage consultant onboarding and offboarding in US & International workflows in alignment with international, federal, state, local, and client requirements.
Administer immigration compliance processes, including I-9/E-Verify and H-1B sponsorship programs.
Monitor vendor performance and compliance in line with contractual obligations.
Act as Bullhorn System Administrator, responsible for corporate training and ongoing support.
Serve as Site Collection Administrator for SharePoint and lead internal SharePoint training initiatives.
Oversee SterlingONE platform as primary administrator and vendor liaison.
Identify, design, and implement process improvements, automation tools, and best practices that enhance scalability, accuracy, and speed of operations.
Utilize analytics to monitor performance metrics, generate actionable insights, and deliver regular reporting to leadership on operational health, trends, and opportunities.
Prepare additional ad hoc reports for executives.
Evaluate, implement, and manage technologies and tools that support contract administration, e-signature workflows, compliance tracking, and onboarding documentation
Oversee and further develop practices in the related areas of to corporate insurance.
Partner with Sales on Client Contracts, negotiations, and strategies and risk exposure.
Engage with Recruiting/Operations to ensure consultant compliance documentation.
Partner with HR on consultant agreements, labor laws and policies.

Benefits

BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
EyeMed Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match
Responsible Unlimited Time-off to manage your work and personal life
Wellness Program offers reimbursements for Annual Physicals, Fitness programs, Mental Wellness programs, Exercise equipment and more.
Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
Flexible work environment with remote working opportunities
Strong fun and teamwork environment
Learning, development, and career growth