Contract Manager- October 2022

at HopSkipDrive (View all jobs)

Who you are

You are looking for a challenging and rewarding experience. You are inspired by our vision and the opportunity to define a new category in an incredibly fast-growing market. You are excited to learn, grow and collaborate so we can achieve our mission of creating opportunity for all through mobility.

At HopSkipDrive, we know that challenges require different approaches, unique perspectives and new ways of thinking.  We are building a team of creative problem-solvers from many different backgrounds.

The Contract Manager (CM) position is responsible for management of all contractual documents, working in partnership with suppliers, internal business and legal departments to initiate the contract review process and escalate matters as necessary.  The CM acts as a first-line non-legal advisor for contracts related issues applying the organizations standard operating procedures (“SOP”) (e.g.,a “playbook”) and must apply critical thinking skills, work independently to resolve issues, and escalate matters in a timely manner.  Dat to day work for the CM requires non-legal consideration of diverse contractual issues as well as the ability to identify any potential risks which must be escalated to members of the HOpsSkipDrive team.  In addition to requiring knowledge and familiarity with contracting requirements, this role requires that you synthesize complex issues and explain them succinctly and simply. Working well with others of varied backgrounds and experiences comes easy to you-and you seek to understand their interests and motivations to help build the best mutual outcomes. People think of you as someone who puts others at ease and knows how to create agreement among parties. You also hold your ground on the non-negotiables.

Your Primary Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Serve as the initial  point of contact for consideration of standard and non-standard contracts, with special emphasis on SaaS, licensing, vendor, non-disclosure, consulting, and sales agreements, including significant contracts with governmental entities.
• Liaison with legal, finance and other teams within the HopSkipDrive organization to flag internal and external changes to standard terms and conditions.
• Manage workload independently with minimal guidance and in accordance with expected SOPs, sometimes in a dynamic environment of high volume and urgency.
• Leverage professional and personal experiences to identify solutions to address concerns while aligning to HopSkipDrive’s objectives.
• Identify and assist in the implementation/communication of contracting improvements, as appropriate, and often with collaboration from other departments and stakeholders.
• Ensure executed contracts, drafts, supporting documentation, correspondence and approvals are saved to the company’s contract management system – Ironclad.
• Assist with the initial review of RFPs to ensure submissions align with HopSkipDrive’s standard operating procedures across multiple departments and elevate issues as necessary.

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of 4 years of contract manager work experience.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program.
• Experience reviewing and editing contracts under the guidance of the legal department, with particular government contracting experience at the state and local level.
• Experience using a contract management system (i.e., Ironclad) and sales team platform (i.e., Sales Force).
• Familiarity and proficiency interpreting insurance policies and determining if the organization’s insurance coverage meets minimum contract requirements.
• Previous experience managing the vendor procurement process for a high growth, scaling organization, including the representation of historically targeted and oppressed communities in the procurement process.
• Experience participating in the RFP process during the solicitation, submission, and post-award phases.

Helpful Qualifications:

• Project management experience
• Certifications from the National Contract Management Association:
  • Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
  • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
  • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute
  • Lean Six Sigma experience or similar