Contract Associate Manager

at  BCforward

BCFORWARD IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED CONTRACT ASSOCIATE MANAGER JOB FOR AN OPPORTUNITY IN SAN JOSE, CA 95113 (AND IT CAN BE DONE REMOTELY)!

Position Title: Contract Associate Manager
Location: San Jose, CA 95113 (Remote)Anticipated Start Date: April 11, 2024
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12+ months (with possibility of extension or conversion)
Job Type: Contract, 40 HRS WEEKLY, OnsitePay Range: $55/hr - $63.60/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Job Description:

• Contract Associate Manager is part of our Legal and Commercial Services.
• Professionals bring innovative ideas to commercial reality with a focus on maximizing value for all parties through a deep understanding of legal, business, and commercial risks.
• We work alongside sales and delivery teams throughout the entire contract lifecycle to provide high quality advice and support for negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of client contracts.
• We apply commercial and contractual expertise to lead the delivery of legal & commercial outcomes for our priority engagements and portfolios, including:
• Sales growth: expanding the footprint of our agreements supporting new business.
• Revenue protection: delivering on our contractual commitments.
• Margin improvement: effectively managing commercial levers, risks, and issues; Compliance with contract obligations and policy.

Job Summary:

• Contract Associate Managers assist with managing clients in a manner that maximizes value for and our clients.
• Contract Associate Managers must be capable of managing contracts, including subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and client business requirements.
• Contract Associate Managers are generally co-located with business/client units and project teams (often on client premises) and are expected to maintain a high level of visibility on the account as they perform their contract management responsibilities.
• Contract Associate Managers may also direct the work activities of junior contract management professionals and other related engagement staff allocated to a business or client unit, acting as a role model for contract management staff and a trusted partner to the business.
• Contract Associate Managers are client facing and have a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership/Engagement: Lead/support contract management teams across projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand and support client needs and priorities.
• Account Strategy, Objectives, And Opportunities.
• Work with contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts providing input into performance management activities.
• Support the identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with CM and project leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties.
• Engage in pre-award sales activities, engage in discussions with delivery team regarding potential deal shaping and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support.
• The contract management function is client facing and has a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 5 yrs. relevant experience in contract management.
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization.
• Basic understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions.

Behaviors and Attributes:

• Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the client’s global organization,
• Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to clients.
• Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality.
• Leader as well as team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and nonexecutives.
• Contracting, Drafting and Negotiation: Lead drafting and review of contractual documents (i.e., Statements of Work, Change Requests, Arrangement Letters, Subcontracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements (not exclusive, etc.) and collaborating with other internal organizations, under direction of a contract management lead where appropriate, Observe and/ or participate in negotiations.

Contract Management Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 5 yrs. relevant experience in contract management.
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization,
• Basic understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Membership: Member of International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/ or professional certification considered a plus.

Work Requirements:

• Some travel may be required.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 219615 when responding to this ad.

EXPERIENCE

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Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Job Description:

• Contract Associate Manager is part of our Legal and Commercial Services.
• Professionals bring innovative ideas to commercial reality with a focus on maximizing value for all parties through a deep understanding of legal, business, and commercial risks.
• We work alongside sales and delivery teams throughout the entire contract lifecycle to provide high quality advice and support for negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of client contracts.
• We apply commercial and contractual expertise to lead the delivery of legal & commercial outcomes for our priority engagements and portfolios, including:
• Sales growth: expanding the footprint of our agreements supporting new business.
• Revenue protection: delivering on our contractual commitments.
• Margin improvement: effectively managing commercial levers, risks, and issues; Compliance with contract obligations and policy

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership/Engagement: Lead/support contract management teams across projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand and support client needs and priorities.
• Account Strategy, Objectives, And Opportunities.
• Work with contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts providing input into performance management activities.
• Support the identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with CM and project leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties.
• Engage in pre-award sales activities, engage in discussions with delivery team regarding potential deal shaping and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support.
• The contract management function is client facing and has a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts