Contracts Manager

Zions Bancorporation • Houston, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

Zions Bancorporation is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Supply Chain Enterprise Contracts team. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and stakeholder management.

Requirements

• Skilled in drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts.
• Familiar with contract law, risk mitigation, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to secure favorable terms and resolve disputes.
• Effective communicator with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in contract lifecycle management systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Bachelor’s degree, JD or paralegal certification a plus.
• Minimum 4-6+ years of experience in contract management or a related role, or 4 years with JD.
• Strong contract management skills with SaaS, Tech, Finance contracts.
• Master governing terms with higher complexity of legal terms.
• Proven negotiation, drafting, analysis and risk mitigation skills.
• Proficiency with CLM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• JD, CPCM, CFCM, CPSM, or equivalent certifications.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of contracts (e.g., NDAs, MSAs, SaaS, PSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, purchase orders).
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk.
• Serve as the primary contact for resolving contract issues and disputes in collaboration with legal and business teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, risk, procurement, finance, compliance, operations) to align contracts with business and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract records, including correspondence, amendments, and status reports, using contract lifecycle management tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA)
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level