Contract Management Manager - NY

Contract Management Manager - NY

Accenture
Organization: Contract Management
Title:  Contract Manager
Location: New York
 
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The Contract Manager provides on-site advice to Accentures business/client units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters.  They are responsible for initiating, tracking and monitoring contract changes, deliverables, correspondence and risks, and maintaining associated documentation.  The Contract Manager uses standardized processes and tools to blend contract compliance with commercial know-how and practicality and focus on contract compliance and risk mitigation, protecting and enhancing margins. They enable the management of government, international and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements.
 
The Contract Manager may manage more than one engagement or, alternatively, be full-time on a single engagement (depending on the size/complexity of the agreement).




 
Key Responsibilities:

• Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions

• Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to the best solution

• Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met

• Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.

• Responsible for consultation and escalation to a senior director, of contractual, business or CM positioning issues which are not solved satisfactorily by the project team in a timely manner

• Responsible for implementation of CM processes

• Manages daily workload of assigned Contract Management personnel and  project or business personnel assisting with the contract management function

• Acts as the primary contact between the project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptl

• Acts as liaison between Accenture and clients/vendors

• Responsible for assigned Contract Management, project or business personnel adhering to company policies and procedures

• Responsible for informing the project team of the requirements of the contract and monitoring compliance

• Develops and integrates contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for the engagement

• Achieves a reasonable level of understanding of Accentures major business areas (System Integration and/or Outsourcing) in order to communicate effectively with project Senior Executives and provide relevant advice.  May provide training to Contract Management personnel.

• May lead Tier 2 (Portfolio) or Tier 3 (Service Center) structures.

• May lead small OG sub-teams in country/regions where each OG has less than five assigned Contract Management professionals.

• Actively involved in regional and global Contract Management initiatives.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Willing to travel up to 50%

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years contract management experience

• Minimum Bachelors Degree Required

 
Professional Skill Requirements:

• Experience working on Information Technology outsourcing projects/clients in a contract management role

• Certification a plus (i.e., CFCM, CCCM, CPCM)

• National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership or International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)

• Experience with day-to-day management of complex outsourcing arrangements

• Ability to interface with difficult clients and engage in a constructive manner

• Prior experience applying contract management fundamentals to recommend a course of action to supervisor

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software, Outlook Email, Instant Messaging required. 

• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

 
 
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. 
 
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
 
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
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