Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.
Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.
Title: Contracts Manager
The Global Contracts Manager will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our Global Vendor Service Agreements, creating contract policy, contract templates, and playbooks in close coordination with key internal decision makers. This position will lead and direct contract lifecycle functions, managing the contract processes from draft to execution, according to company policy and procedures. The ability to optimize and scale processes according to organizational foals is key to success in this role.
This position is based in the U.S. and reports to the Vice President of Business Management.
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and manage contracting activities across global regions and time zones including North America, LATAM, EMEA, APAC, streamlining processes and creating efficiencies
- Manage global contracts support team.
- Develop, recommend, and implement internal policies and procedures for contract development, review, and maintenance.
- Manage cross-functional EdgeConneX teams on the drafting, review, negotiation, execution, retention, and payment plans of Global Service Agreements upon the successful vetting and on-boarding of each service provider.
- Assist in the negotiation of contract terms and assessment of contract proposals. Oversee change management, problem resolution, disputes, terminations, amendments, and close-out for contracts.
- Escalate issues, as appropriate, to internal Legal Counsel and Senior Leadership.
- Collaborate with appropriate teams to execute contractual obligations.
- Work closely with key internal departments to support and carry out assigned responsibilities.
- Establish and document reporting and control procedures related to contract management.
- Lead ad-hoc projects as requested by Senior Leadership.
- Facilitate and contribute to cross-department calls to review contract status, resolve issues, and set priorities against global demands and timelines.
- Contribute to vendor calls as needed as Global SME.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Self-starter with ability to work independently and in teams, in a remote setting.
- Travel as needed up to 30%
- Process-oriented, high capability for logical and critical thinking.
- Ability to adapt to a variety of business situations, quickly identify and address critical issues, and influence business decision.
- Commitment to organizational excellence and constant awareness to seek opportunities to improve processes
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; skilled in collaborating with teams and driving projects to completion.
- Superb ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
- Superb ability to meet committed timelines, leveraging assistance and input from peers.
- Strong attention to detail, especially for reporting.
- Comfortable with and willing to work with cross-functional teams.
Experience/Education
- 10+ years of experience working in a Contracts Administration/Management role or equivalent experience in project or vendor management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related Operations discipline.
- Strong knowledge and experience in contracts and service vendor management, along with proven track record in process improvement and automation.
- Candidates with direct experience setting up and configuring a vendor management system, as well as those with experience in the Data Center industry, Construction, or Real Estate environments are strongly encouraged to apply
US Salary Range
$100,000—$120,000 USD
EdgeConneX believes diversity – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment in which inclusion through diversity helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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What We Do
EdgeConneX® is your global data center provider, operating highly proximate, high-powered, purpose-built solutions for customers at any scale – Edge, Far Edge, Hyperscale, and Edge Cable Landing Stations – anywhere in the world.
