Corporate Planning & Management, Product & Reporting, Associate, Dallas

Goldman Sachs•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Goldman Sachs is seeking an Associate, Product Management to join the Corporate Planning & Management division, focused on our proprietary, in-house built Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform within Source to Pay. Professionals in CPM have an analytical mindset, exhibit intellectual curiosity, and come from diverse academic backgrounds. The ideal candidate brings solid experience in product management and a growing understanding of business processes and applications that support contract lifecycles—including hands-on familiarity with designing, scaling, or supporting custom, in-house built workflow engines, document management systems, or proprietary CLM platforms. The role requires collaboration with different functions across the firm on a regular basis, an ability to work independently, and the ability to interact with senior professionals across the firm. You will work closely with engineering, operations, legal, compliance, procurement, and senior leadership to help define and execute a product vision for contract lifecycle support that leverages AI tools, intelligent automation, and modern engineering practices to drive measurable impact across the firm.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of Product Management or related experience (e.g., business analysis, project management, or operations) with exposure to enterprise business process applications, contract lifecycle management, legal operations, procurement, or related operational domains.
Hands-on experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms, with a strong preference for or experience in designing, scaling, or supporting custom, in-house built proprietary systems.
Demonstrated experience working within or alongside complex technical ecosystems, including enterprise platforms, custom API integrations, and data orchestration layers.
Familiarity with AI tools and automation — both as a practitioner leveraging AI to enhance productivity and in partnership with engineering teams developing AI-powered solutions (e.g., NLP, document parsing).
Growing understanding of contract lifecycle management business processes — contract intake, drafting, negotiation, approvals, execution, obligation tracking, and renewals.
Strong analytical skills and ability to summarize and present information at a management level.
Clear and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing. Experience working in a global organization preferred.
Knowledge of Agile change management and platforms like JIRA and Confluence or similar.
Proven experience contributing to successful product launches in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate complex issues to a wide array of stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Impeccable attention to detail, ability to organize own time and work independently.
Self-motivated, proactive team player who takes ownership and accountability.
Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree required.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in Financial Services or a similarly regulated industry.
Direct experience with software development lifecycles (SDLC) for proprietary, in-house built enterprise applications, custom workflow engines, or document management systems.
Familiarity with enterprise procurement/ERP platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA, Coupa, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Jaggaer) and how they integrate with CLM systems.
Experience with contract compliance, legal operations, regulatory requirements, or vendor risk management.
Familiarity with enterprise spend management or supply chain operations.
Experience applying AI/ML models (such as Large Language Models or NLP) to business process optimization (e.g., automated contract review, risk extraction, anomaly detection).
Experience with change management and driving user adoption of new enterprise tools and processes.
MS Office skills — Advanced MS Excel knowledge, basic proficiency in MS PowerPoint.
Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the product lifecycle for our proprietary CLM platform—contributing to discovery, requirements definition, delivery, and ongoing optimization under the guidance of senior product leaders.
Define functional and non-functional requirements for new CLM features (such as clause libraries, automated workflows, and e-signature integrations) and work with Engineering and Strategic Delivery Partners to ensure that the delivery of these requirements aligns with business objectives. Create detailed documentation, including business process flows, user stories, and use cases.
Help champion the use of AI tools, machine learning, and intelligent automation (such as Natural Language Processing for contract parsing, automated risk scoring, and intelligent clause matching) to streamline contracting processes. Partner with engineering teams building and deploying AI-powered capabilities.
Develop and apply subject matter expertise in contract management workflows—including contract intake, drafting, negotiation, approvals, execution, obligation tracking, and renewals—translating these into clear product requirements and user stories.
Serve as a knowledgeable contributor on the custom architecture, configuration, and capabilities of our proprietary CLM platform. Support the optimization, integration, and enhancement of the CLM system within the firm's broader Source to Pay and ERP technology ecosystem.
Facilitate workshops, meetings, and demonstrations to align stakeholders (including Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and Business Units) and gather feedback. Act as a liaison between business users and Engineering teams to ensure successful implementation and adoption of CLM solutions.
Lead the creation of detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements. Coordinate and oversee end-to-end system testing, including UAT (User Acceptance Testing). Identify, track, and manage defects using test management tools and deliver test status reports, dashboards, and recommendations to project stakeholders. Support post-go-live validations and ensure defect-free production rollouts.
Assist in managing the integration ecosystem for the in-house CLM platform, including connections with upstream sourcing tools, downstream purchasing systems, and e-signature providers. Support assessments of existing capabilities and contribute to continuous platform enhancements.
Work effectively within cross-functional teams — building relationships, fostering inclusive collaboration, and ensuring diverse perspectives inform product decisions. Help drive alignment across engineering, operations, procurement, legal, compliance, and senior leadership.
Contribute to defining and maintaining a product backlog and roadmap that is prioritized by business value, ensuring the team delivers the right capabilities at the right time. Balance near-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals.
Identify friction points, inefficiencies, and risks within current contracting processes and systems. Translate these into actionable technical requirements and product enhancements.
Collaborate with other Product Managers and stakeholders across CPM and the broader firm to ensure CLM solutions integrate seamlessly into the firm's operational ecosystem and deliver a consistent, low-friction experience.
Help define, track, and report on key performance indicators to measure product success, user adoption, process efficiency, and business impact within the CLM domain.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies (particularly in AI/ML, Large Language Models for legal tech, and automation as applied to contract management), and competitive landscapes to inform and strengthen the product roadmap.
Actively participate in the agile development process — writing user stories and acceptance criteria, grooming backlogs with developers and designers, and helping ensure high-quality, timely delivery of features and functionality.