Deputy Program Manager providing contract management for large contracts at CDW. Collaborating with legal and stakeholders to maximize contract performance and ensure compliance.
Responsibilities
Provides direct Contract Management for assigned contracts or portions of very large contracts
Maximizes contract performance and ensures compliance with all commitments, including regulatory and operational components
In concert with Program Manager, Legal, and other stakeholders, drafts and negotiates master sales agreements, special programs, teaming agreements, amendments, addenda, and other contractual documents, as needed
Educates sellers, partners, and customers on proper contract usage
Works with assigned Contract Analysts and ensures proper accounting and timely delivery of fees, rebates, service level reporting, and other data-related deliverables associated with the contracts
Serves as consultant to the Pre-Award teams and provides strategic guidance to help construct profitable, manageable programs, that maximize profits and minimize risk
Manages pricing across contracts; works with partners to drive best price scenarios
Maintains internal resources for integral contract information utilized by the business
Maintains repository of contract and associated materials, in accordance with established policy
Ensures appropriate closeout of concluded contracts
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
2 years of relevant contracts management experience
Advanced in Microsoft Excel
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong problem solving
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of standard procurement contracting and proposals process
Ability to develop, analyze, and interpret complex statistical data and/or to develop contracting strategies
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively to solve contract matters and drive desired business outcomes
Operates autonomously with minimal guidance required
Ability to influence decisions and motivate positive change
Impeccable attention to detail and produces high quality work product
Experience with handling sensitive, confidential matters appropriately
Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access
Ability and willingness to travel 10% or as needed to other CDW locations, meetings and client sites
Bachelor's degree, is a plus
3 to 5 years of experience managing or administering contracts within the IT or a similar industry, is a plus
Advanced in MS Excel (including vLookup), Word, PowerPoint and Access, is a plus
Served as a team leader or influencer in previous roles, is a plus
Experienced presenter and/or trainer, is a plus
Contract negotiation experience, is a plus
Benefits
Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan
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