Sr Contracts Manager

Greenpoint Technologies•Bothell, WA

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About The Position

Greenpoint Technologies, part of the Safran Group, designs and delivers custom VIP aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State. The Senior Contracts Manager is a highly visible role at the center of the business, partnering with program teams and leadership to structure deals, resolve complex commercial issues, manage contractual risk, and support delivery of aircraft. The role leads the review, drafting, negotiation, and administration of complex client, supplier, licensing, confidentiality, and commercial agreements, and provides advice on contractual rights, obligations, risk exposure, compliance, and commercial strategy. The manager works across Sales & Marketing, Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and leadership. Responsibilities span the program lifecycle, from proposals through changes, amendments, claims, delivery commitments, aircraft redelivery requirements, and closeout. The role also supports contract-process improvement, accurate contract records, and the development of other contracts professionals. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Aviation, defense, complex manufacturing, or aircraft-interior experience is preferred. The role may require travel and work outside core business hours. It involves extended sitting, hand use for lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, and close/color vision with the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or a related field.
At least 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 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 travel as required.
Ability to work outside core business hours as required.
Ability to sit for extended periods, use hands to lift or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds, and meet close/color vision requirements with ability to adjust focus.

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 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 and develop practical solutions that support profitable program execution.
Manage contractual matters throughout the program lifecycle, including proposals, contract 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.