Sr. IT Contracts Manager - FS - Boston, MA Area - Excellent Package

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Position Title - WR095000



Sr. IT Contracts Manager - FS - Boston, MA Area - Excellent Package



Excellent Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + PS



Local Candidates Only - No Sponsorship



Company



Large, successful, and growing Boston based Investment Management Firm -

Great Company - Lots of Upside - Excellent Compensation Package - Bonus -

Profit Sharing etc. Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused

environment and become part of an elite organization with great growth

possibilities.



Position Responsibilities - Summary

The Sr. Contracts Manager will provide expertise in the

drafting/development, negotiation and management of complex technology

related contracts. These contracts include application licensing,

development, maintenance and support, IT consulting services, as well as

contracts related to infrastructure support (telecom, hardware purchases,

etc.).

In addition, responsibilities will include implementing, issuing and

analyzing formal RFPs. This position will support the Information Services

(IS) organization. The Contracts Manager will work closely with Project

Managers, Systems Analysts and Team Leaders.

Reports to the Manager of Procurement - Individual contributor role.

Key Responsibilities;



· Developing, negotiating, and managing technology contracts,

including those with significant complexity and risk or potential liability

to the firm.

· Managing multiple contracts simultaneously and providing ongoing

service level delivery

· Communicating on a continuous basis with internal clients by

providing project status and analysis throughout contract development and

negotiations

· Reducing expenditure levels through contract negotiations

· Coordinating, developing and managing the RFP/RFI process and

facilitating the analysis, evaluation of proposals and recommendations by

the RFP team

· Managing assigned contracts during and after negotiations to

ensure compliance by the contracting parties

· Working with vendors and internal clients to identify and research

problems relevant to contractual obligations and developing corrective

action plans to resolve.

· Improving quality, service, and vendor accountability, and helping

develop alternate sourcing strategies

Keys to This Position:

1. Strong skills negotiating contracts with IT professional services vendors

as well as hardware and software vendors/licenses.

2. An understanding of the entire procurement process.

3. We are looking for a collaborative, diplomatic and innovative

individual.

4. Needs to come out of a large, complex IT mission critical

environment.

Required Skills and Competencies:

· Seven or more years experience in technology (IS) related contract

negotiations

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contract negotiations

· Strong problem solving techniques, ability to clearly communicate

issues, status of negotiations and ideas to internal clients

· Strong negotiation and communication skills are fundamental

requirements of the role

· A Bachelor's degree, is required; advanced academic credentials

(such as an MBA or JD) would be viewed favorably

· Strong knowledge of business law as it relates to IS contract

issues would be considered highly desirable in this role



Contact Information



Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates



Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - replywrightassociates@... - WEB

Site - www.wrightassociates.org