DescriptionWe have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of whats possible.
As a Software Contracts Manager at JPMorgan Chase within the Enterprise Technology and Infrastructure Platforms youare an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance build and deliver trusted marketleading technology products in a secure stable and scalable way. As a core technical contributor you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firms business objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage enterprisewide software contracts collaborating with Corporate and GTIFinance teams to ensure alignment of contractual expenses and cost allocations with software products.
- Maintain and contribute to a comprehensive database of software contracts ensuring accurate and uptodate records including key terms conditions and obligations.
- Create software contract abstractions that translate technical and legal language into clear concise and accessible terms for nontechnical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with software compliance teams to assess deployments across multiple environments supporting cost allocations.
- Drive continuous improvement and automation of operational processes and procedures to enhance efficiency accompanied by thorough documentation.
- Manage software invoice processing by coordinating transactions with thirdparty software providers ESM vendor management sourcing and technology product owners.
- Provide training and support to internal teams on contract documentation processes and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software contract management within a dynamic fastpaced environment.
- Proven track record in overseeing and structuring large enterprisewide software contracts.
- Skilled in negotiating business terms of software contracts with vendors to drive business value and manage financial and operational risks.
- Experience in contract documentation technical writing analysis workflow management or a related role within the software or technology industry.
- Ability to partner with Technology Legal and Procurement teams to define optimal terms and conditions.
- Collaborate with business partners and subject matter experts to gather demand and create financial forecasts for enterprise software contracts.
- Experience in vendor lifecycle relationship management including issue resolution and relationship enhancement.
- Responsible for processing vendor payments via purchase orders and approving associated invoices.
- Experience in Third Party Oversight of vendor engagements.
- Familiarity with transacting software maintenance and extended support contracts is a plus.
- Understanding of software licensing rules metrics definitions and their relation to usage inventory data is a plus.
- Ability to simplify complex information and present it clearly and concisely.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of SaaS contracts and licensing is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of financial and accounting principles.
- Familiarity with technology infrastructure and architecture including emerging technologies.
- Proficient in using documentation tools contract management systems and workflow management software.
Required Experience:
Manager