Sr Contracts Manager

Greenpoint Technologies•Bothell, WA

13h•$109,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Greenpoint Technologies, part of the Safran Group, is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager for a highly visible role partnering with program teams and leadership. The role structures deals, resolves complex commercial issues, manages contractual risk, and supports delivery of custom aircraft interiors to clients around the globe. The Senior Contracts Manager leads complex contract review, drafting, negotiation, and administration across client, supplier, licensing, confidentiality, and other commercial agreements. The position works cross-functionally throughout the program lifecycle, advises leaders on contractual and commercial matters, supports profitable program execution, and helps improve contracting practices. It also mentors developing contracts professionals and supports special projects and other legal, contractual, and business matters as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of seven years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Strong understanding of contract administration, contractual risk assessment, and negotiation.
Sound commercial judgment and the ability to translate complex contractual issues into practical business recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with clients and across functions and organizational levels.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to sit for extended periods; use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and have close/color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to travel as required.
Ability to work outside core business hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Aviation, defense, complex manufacturing, or aircraft interior experience.
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS).
CPCM, CCCM, or another relevant professional certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the review, drafting, negotiation, and administration of complex client, supplier, licensing, confidentiality, and commercial agreements.
Partner with Sales & Marketing, Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and leadership to identify contractual and business risks, develop practical solutions, and support profitable program execution.
Manage contractual matters throughout the program lifecycle, including proposals, changes, amendments, claims, obligations, delivery commitments, aircraft redelivery requirements, and closeout.
Lead complex negotiations and develop strategies that protect Greenpoint while supporting strong, long-term client relationships.
Advise program and business leaders on contractual rights, obligations, risk exposure, compliance, and commercial strategy; develop risk mitigation plans and contractual positions, including formal customer correspondence.
Ensure contractual terms, conditions, and obligations are flowed down to applicable internal teams, understood, tracked, and incorporated into program execution.
Maintain clear and accurate contract records and ensure key contractual commitments and obligations are understood and tracked.
Help improve contracting processes, templates, tools, and practices.
Mentor and support developing contracts professionals and promote knowledge transfer and lessons learned.
Provide cross-functional support for special projects and other legal, contractual, and business matters as needed.
Maintain regular attendance, arrive on time, and work full shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.