Project Details: The IT Contracts Manager is responsible for managing the contract life cycle which includes amendments changes modifications and enforcement of performance clauses including incentives and remedies. The IT Contracts Manager acts as the key contact and subjectmatter expert for contractrelated and tender activities where IT services hardware software etc. are involved across the County. This includes statutory analysis and assisting with negotiating contract terms conditions modifications incentives and remedies while working with key stakeholders to ensure requirements are met. Additionally this position manages the contract process resolving problems mitigating delays assisting with audits mediating disputes and escalating issues. The IT Contracts Manager also coordinates with Procurement and stakeholders to identify and secure the best financial terms and conditions from vendors.
Top Skills & Years of Experience: 5 or more years of experience in the below:
Contract Management or Paralegal Work Experience with negotiating and managing contract life cycles with an emphasis on technology or IT service agreements
Experience communicating a clear and concise contract overview (e.g. summary of key contract terms risks opportunities service delivery guidelines etc. to stakeholders.
Administering commercial and financial arrangements with vendors to include billing invoicing performance incentives and remedies where appropriate.
Collaboration with vendors and key stakeholders on establishing clear contract change control processes.
Nice to Have Skills:
Experience working with County stakeholder departments (e.g. Audit Services Comptroller DASProcurement DASOffice of Economic Inclusion etc.
Experience managing contract review meetings to ensure delivery against objectives and contract budgets.