Manager, Contracting Lead, Airport Lounge Network
About The Position
Within the Premium Products & Experiences (PPX) organization, the Travel team is responsible for setting the enterprise-wide vision for travel experiences for our premium card members. As a member of the Capital One Airport Lounge division, you will be a part of a dynamic team that sets critical travel experiences for our premium card members. The Airport Lounge Business Development team, within this organization, is focused on delivering and maturing the Capital One Lounge network in the U.S., setting a new bar for premium experiences in the market. As our contract manager, you will support the evolution of our lounge program by running a well-managed contracting process for key initiatives as it relates to strategic partnerships, new spaces, and vendors associated with the delivery of our new site locations. As a successful candidate, you will be an excellent executive communicator, have prior experience running past contracts, and have strong judgement and experience working across teams to drive results. Capital One provides a fast paced, dynamic environment where you can excel in your career. At Capital One, diversity, inclusion & belonging are valued at our core, sparking and enabling us to do good for our associates, customers and communities. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We nurture an environment that attracts and develops talent from all backgrounds and experiences, and empower our associates to do great work by creating a culture of belonging that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas – and are routinely recognized as one of the best companies to work for.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience
- At least 4 years experience with contracting, procurement or legal project management
- At least 3 years experience in executive level communications
Nice To Haves
- J.D. (Juris Doctor) or other legal experience
- 5+ years experience with contracting, procurement or legal project management
- 1+ years experience working in the airport lounge / concessions industry
Responsibilities
- Support the RFP and Business Development lifecycle to win new airport spaces for our network – with a special focus on owning the development of new contracts
- Influencing and negotiating key contract terms with internal leaders and external parties
- End-to-end ownership of key strategic partnership evolutions for existing spaces, including contracting and operational adjustments
- Identify ways to improve, standardize, and streamline contracting processes – resulting in a well-managed, well-documented, and proactive model
- Develop standardized contract playbook and templates in conjunction with FARs to document our preferred positions
- Serve as a liaison to key internal stakeholders to ensure delivery of commitments (e.g. FARs and delegates), identifying risks and issues to mitigate/escalate as needed
- Demonstrate outstanding communication, judgment, and influence to manage, inform, and influence outcomes
Benefits
- comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
