Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager
IT Contracts Specialist Higher Education / Public Sector
Duration: 6 12 Months (Contract)
Location: Primarily remote with some onsite as needed; California-based candidates preferred

Required:

Demonstrated specialization in IT contracts IT hardware, software, SaaS, AI, cloud,
ERP, cybersecurity, and data warehousing agreements
Hands-on experience managing the contract lifecycle from RFP finalization through
contract signing
7+ years of experience in contract negotiation, contract management, or strategic
sourcing
Proven ability to work closely with Procurement and Legal teams
Strong contract redlining and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple negotiations simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Some Higher Education or Public Sector contracting experience
California-based, with availability for some onsite work as needed
Experience supporting large university systems or multi-entity organizations
Familiarity with IT procurement frameworks, cooperative purchasing vehicles, and
enterprise technology vendors
Experience supporting organizations undergoing procurement or legal process
transformation