Contract Management Senior Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced Contract Management Senior Manager to lead efforts in enhancing our contract tracking and management processes from initiation to closure. The selected candidate will play a key role in developing comprehensive reports, maintaining a detailed risk register, and coaching internal staff to build long-term capability in contract management practices. This short-term, high-impact role requires hands-on expertise to deliver improvements within a two-month project window.

• Enhance Contract Tracking:

  
  
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Identify gaps in current contract management practices and implement improvements.

• Develop Comprehensive Reports:

  
  
  • Provide detailed reports that track contract performance and milestones.
  • Deliver periodic progress updates and a final project summary report, highlighting risks and opportunities.

• Maintain a Risk Register:

  
  
  • Establish and maintain a detailed risk register to proactively identify and manage contract-related risks.
  • Provide mitigation strategies and ensure risks are tracked throughout the project.

• Staff Coaching & Knowledge Transfer:

  
  
  • Mentor and coach existing staff on best practices in contract management, fostering skill development.
  • Conduct workshops and one-on-one sessions to ensure smooth knowledge transfer.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  
  
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand specific contract requirements and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring all contract management activities meet the organization’s standards and objectives.

• 15+ years of contract management experience, with proven success in tracking and managing contracts through their entire lifecycle.
• Expertise in reporting, risk management, and performance tracking.
• Strong background in mentoring and coaching internal teams in contract management practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working on short-term, high-impact projects is preferred.