Contract Manager II (Remote in KC Metro)
location_onLyra Drive, Columbus, Delaware County, Ohio, 43240, United States
Job Description
About UMB
We are more than a company. We are advisors, consultants, problem solvers, friends, community members, experts, and we are here to help you make the best of every moment with a financial foundation that can help you succeed.
Working for UMB is about collaborative spirit with internal stakeholders, entrepreneurial pride, encouraging creativity, rewarding success, having fun winning business, community involvement, and working directly with the decision makers.
You’re more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn’t comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more heart. You’ll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard.
About the Role
As a Contracts Manager, you will review, draft, and negotiate terms with third‑party suppliers for a wide variety of services, including software license/implementation/maintenance, financial products and services, subscriptions, property maintenance/construction, marketing, training and consulting. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders including Legal, Risk, Compliance, Information Security, Finance, and Business Operations to ensure contract terms meet applicable standards and adequately protect UMB interests. You will use contracts management software to generate and document all third‑party supplier contracts. The Contracts Manager is responsible for working with finance and associated business unit to budget and track new spend, ongoing renewals, software license, maintenance, support, subscriptions, and/or other third‑party contract commitments. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Legal Counsel – Contracts.
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Work location
Work model: Remote
Lyra Drive, Columbus, Delaware County, Ohio, 43240, United States
Columbus, Ohio
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePartner with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms meet standards
- check_circleUse contracts management software to generate and document contracts
- check_circleBudget and track new spend and contract commitments
- check_circleNegotiate contractual terms and conditions with suppliers
- check_circleIdentify and analyze potential risks in contract language
- check_circleCoordinate meetings with stakeholders and suppliers
- check_circleSupport end users with comprehension of contract terms
- check_circleReview, draft, and negotiate terms with third-party suppliers for various services
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree and 5 years experience in contracts/legal, risk, procurement, financial services or other relevant experience OR Advanced degree and 2 years related experience
- verifiedCertified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or other relevant industry certifications preferred
Benefits & Perks
Skills, education and keywords
Skills: contracts management software, risk software, vendor research, software license agreements, cloud computing agreements, technology related contracts, certified professional contract manager, cpcm.
Education: Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience OR Advanced degree with 2 years experience.