Contracts Manager

Key Accountabilities

Contract Strategy and Management

Develop and implement contract management strategies aligned with the broader business

objectives.

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of client and vendor contracts, including

framework agreements, master service agreements, and statements of work.

• Enhance the structure and governance of business unit contracting to improve consistency, clarity,

and scalability.

• Standardize contract templates, approval workflows, and commercial terms to reduce cycle times and

risk.

Process Automation and Continuous Improvement

• Drive the automation of contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes, including intake, review,

approval, execution, and renewal.

• Identify opportunities to streamline contracting workflows through system enhancements and digital

tools.

• Partner with IT, Legal, and Procurement Operations to implement and optimize contract

management systems.

Analytics, Reporting, and Business Insights

• Develop and generate analytics on contracting processes to support accurate quoting, improved lead

times, and capacity planning.

• Establish reporting dashboards and key performance indicators for department leaders, providing

visibility into contract volumes, cycle times, bottlenecks, and compliance.

• Use data-driven insights to recommend process improvements and support strategic decision-

making.

Supplier and Sta

keholder Management

• Act as the primary commercial interface with suppliers on contractual matters.

• Improve cross-department collaboration by aligning Procurement, Legal, Finance, Product, and

Operations on contracting requirements and timelines.

• Facilitate effective communication and governance forums to resolve issues and drive accountability.

Compliance, Risk, and Commercial Management

• Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Lead complex negotiations, manage variations and claims, and support dispute resolution.

Governance and Capability Building

• Establish and maintain contracting policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Provide training and guidance to business unit stakeholders on contracting processes, systems, and

governance.

• Support procurement governance initiatives and continuous improvement programs.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Real Estate, Finance, or related field (JD, MBA, PMP, or CPA

preferred).

• 5–8+ years of experience in real estate procurement, contract management, compliance, or

infrastructure asset oversight—preferably in the data center or technology sector.

• Proven experience managing complex projects and training cross-functional teams.

• Strong understanding of commercial real estate, colocation, and hyperscale data center agreements.

• Proven experience in procurement contract management within a complex or regulated environment.

• Demonstrated success in negotiating high-value, high-risk commercial contracts.

• Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving contractual disputes.

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