Director Centralized Contracts

Geisinger•Work from home (Pennsylvania), PA

6d•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for end-to-end (E2E) contract management capability development across Geisinger. The Director is responsible for transforming the enterprise contracting process including supporting contract teams and business stakeholders in driving the education, understanding and compliance with the contracting practices and procedures. This person will execute and deliver value by ensuring a robust foundation and strong process management across all aspects of the contract function and in its advancing maturity. Lead Enterprise Contract Transformation at Geisinger! Ready to drive meaningful change across a nationally recognized healthcare system? Geisinger is seeking a strategic and innovative Director, Centralized Contracts to lead enterprise-wide Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) initiatives, contract governance, and process transformation. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll partner with executive sponsors, business leaders, legal teams, supply chain professionals, and operational stakeholders to build and advance a best-in-class contracting program. You'll champion contract management excellence, drive organizational adoption of standardized processes, enhance compliance, and lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency and business performance across the enterprise. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives on stakeholder engagement, change management, process improvement, and building strong cross-functional partnerships. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to leadership while influencing strategic decisions that support Geisinger's mission of delivering exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in contract management, procurement, supply chain, legal operations, business operations, healthcare administration, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years-Managerial/Supervisory (Required)
Minimum of 5 years-Related work experience (Required)
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Mentoring Skills
Office Administration
Working Independently

Nice To Haves

Healthcare industry experience
Process improvement and business transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead planning, managing, and implementing of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) processes within the department and across the enterprise (e.g. new functional rollouts and capabilities)
Work with the executive sponsors and Steering Committee to ensure that the contract management process and policies are complied with throughout the enterprise.
Lead testing activities for new roll outs and ensure compliance with approved policies, processes, and controls
Oversee stabilization period after new roll out of CLM technology to ensure no ongoing/lingering issues and smooth transition.
Ensure smooth execution to gain credibility with internal customers and stakeholders
Manage a team of specialists that executes best-practice contracting activities such as demand management, contract management, reporting & analytics, vendor management and more
Oversee the development and reassessment of processes, tools and systems, training materials, and policies that are central to E2E contract management
Responsible for continuous improvements to performance metrics, programs/processes, systems, and innovations to achieve higher levels of business impact and improve CLM maturity
Drive resolution to systemic process, technology and program gaps; Resolves any cross-functional (departmental) issues
Serves as leader in contracting with consistent execution of the process across the organization
Lead change management efforts to continuously build new processes, analytics and performance metrics, and better integrate CLM into business unit decision making across all categories of spend
Establishes and communicates the process mission goals, and objectives to all stakeholders
Provide input on performance metrics, target level setting and prioritization of transformation projects
Reports on the effectiveness of the program including key metrics and process maturity to senior management
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Travel may be required.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.