Senior Contracts Manager

AmeriCares

8d•$107,380 - $118,000•Remote

About The Position

This role will help to establish and lead Americares global contracts management function. This newly created role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing an organization-wide Contracts Lifecycle Management (CLM) framework. Additionally, this role supports the Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management (LCRM) department in contracts review, legal issues, dispute and litigation management.

Requirements

At least 7-10 years’ experience leading contracts management (including developing or implementing a contracts lifecycle management process or system from the ground up)
Extensive experience developing and overseeing the entire life cycle of contracts management for the full enterprise needs of non-profit organizations.
Demonstrated experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
Excellent legal research and writing skills.
Strong prioritization and time management skills to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.
Expertise in applying project management methodologies and best practices to meet deadlines, optimize resources, and successfully drive outcomes.
Skilled communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
Effective assessment and issue resolution skills to best address needs and scope of contracts and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while also successfully being a team player.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Advanced knowledge of Lexis Nexis, Microsoft 365 package, SharePoint and contract management software solutions.
This role requires occasional travel for annual meetings and activities.
This role requires U.S.A work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in languages that are spoken in at least one of our core locations (India, Philippines, Tanzania, El Salvador, Colombia, etc.), in addition to English.
NCMA certification or similar contracts management certification preferred.
Prior contracts management experience in an international humanitarian/development organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of a contracts lifecycle management (CLM) framework, including workflow mapping, templates, approval protocols, collaborating with stakeholders, assessing and selecting desired software features, change management and training, and related tasks.
Manage the full CLM process, ensuring consistency, compliance, efficiency, risk mitigation, alignment with department and business objectives, integration with key stakeholders, such as Procurement, and timely handling of contracts.
Lead the research, selection, and rollout of a software solution to centralize contract management processes and contracts repository.
Define and document end-to-end processes related to CLM, and develop any interim solutions for contracts management.
Maintain assigned templates and template development and revision processes. Assist with revisions of templates as needed.
Review assigned contracts, such as service agreements, vendor contracts, consulting agreements, NDAs, event contracts, SOWs, MOUs, engagement letters, and other standard form contracts.
Collect, monitor, and analyze key contract metrics, with a lens towards enhancing efficiencies and quality.
Assist with conducting Labor & Employment investigations and other employment related matters at the direction of counsel.
Support practice areas, domestically and internationally, such as: Trust and Estates, Intellectual property/Trademarks, Marketing/Communications, Development, Supply Chain/Logistics, and Real Estate.
Drive strategic projects, particularly those related to CLM, for the LCRM and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
Serve as team Records Custodian, managing LCRM SharePoint site and maintain corporate records, filings, and documents.
Provide support for litigation management, dispute resolution, external investigations and regulatory matters, as needed.
Conduct legal research.
Actively model and contribute to Americares values, work culture and mission.
Engage in and contribute to team spaces with openness, global competencies, and a growth mindset.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.