Senior Contracts Manager

Verra Mobility•Mesa, AZ

16h

About The Position

Verra Mobility is a global leader in smart mobility, developing technology-enabled solutions that help the world move safely and easily. They work with police departments and municipalities to install over 4,000 red-light, speed, and school bus stop arm safety cameras across North America, and serve the world's largest commercial fleets and rental car companies to manage tolling transactions and violations for over 8.5 million vehicles. The company processes nearly 165 million transactions each year across 50+ individual tolling authorities. Verra Mobility operates with a people-first philosophy, guided by core values: Do What’s Right, Choose Courage over Comfort, Win Together, and Own It. The company aims to grow organically and through acquisition to remain an undisputed market leader. The Senior Contracts Manager will oversee the global government contracts of Verra Mobility’s Government Solutions business unit. This role involves working with cross-functional teams across various business segments, reviewing and advising on requests for proposal (RFP), bids, contract offers, orders, awards, letters of contract, representations and certifications, contracts, wind-down agreements, and other contract related documents. The manager will ensure compliance with contract terms and applicable laws and regulations, track active contracts, upcoming renewals and contract expirations, and assist in developing recommendations for management to support optimal contract performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
5-7 year's experience as a Contracts Manager
Strong critical thinking skills combined with creative problem solving ability
Customer or supplier facing negotiation experience
Proficient in MS 365, as well as project management and contract management platforms

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctorate or Masters Degree in government procurement, a plus
Experience with technical writing; standard operating procedures, policy documents preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end customer contracting processes beginning with request for proposal or sole source opportunity through wind-down in accordance with applicable regulations, statutes and laws for contracts in the Senior Contract Manger’s region.
Analyze contract terms and conditions; prepare and disseminate information regarding contract requirements and status.
Ensure that the terms of contractual agreements are written in compliance with company policies and guidelines, and all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Monitor progress of work required according to the schedule of completion to submit contract drafts and other documents in a timely manner to meet established deadlines.
Review and advise on contractual obligations; identifying risks and problems and proposing solutions; and reporting to the business stakeholders.
Negotiate contractual terms directly with the customer, serve as the Contracting Officer, where required, and coordinate customer consents.
Review and prepare vendor integrity questionnaires.
Review invoices to ensure customer invoices align to customer contracts.
Leverage technology including contract lifecycle management platforms and dashboards.
Identify and implement opportunities for automation and improvements in contract request, preparation, approval, and management procedures.
Communicate and collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure effective, timely administration, and support compliance initiatives.
Excellent organization skills, the ability to multitask and meet several simultaneous deadlines.
Schedule and attend company-wide meetings and calls to update stakeholders on the status of the company’s government sales practice.
Effectively explain contract terms and conditions to stakeholders.
Develop and maintains effective working relationships with customers.
Develop solutions to complex problems that require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
Travel up to 20%