Remote Contracts Manager

Summary

Join Verra Mobility, a global leader in smart mobility, as a Contracts Manager to oversee end-to-end customer contracting processes and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctorate or Masters Degree in government procurement, a plus
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), a plus
• 3+ years' experience as a Contracts Manager or 5+ in a similar position
• 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
• 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 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%