The
Sr. Information Technology (IT) Contract Specialist is responsible for overseeing the coordination, review, revisions, negotiations, and drafting of contractual agreements involved in the procurement of technology-related goods and services, including hardware, software, and consulting services. As the ideal candidate you will also: -
- Provide support for other professional services contracts, as needed, including human resources and benefits related contracts, online subscription agreements and financial data services agreements. Such contractual agreements consist of non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements; purchasing and/or licensing agreements; services agreements, order forms, order schedules or statements of work; and contract amendments, among others.
- Engage with external IT vendors, as well as internal IT organizational, Sourcing, Finance and Risk & Compliance personnel, and others, as required to complete agreements and to ensure that such agreements comply with company policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate superior knowledge of commercial and legal terms in IT contracts, as well as expertise in drafting and reviewing contractual arrangements. He/she twill maintain a central repository of fully executed contracts and will produce executive level contract services metrics.
- Mentor, train and review work of other IT Contract Specialists and consultants performing contract support work.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Drafting and reviewing of MSA’s, Schedules/Statements of Work (SOW) for consulting service projects, software, hardware, hosting and ASP/SaaS services.
- Review contact terms and conditions ensuring compliance of company policies.
- Assist business unit in negotiation of business terms.
- Process existing agreements, including validation of proper insurance certificates, IT security documents and other contractual requirements.
- Prepare final documents for execution, obtain fully executed agreements, and store in central repository Act as central business unit liaison with IT Legal to facilitate the contracting process.
- Coordinate the interaction between business and vendor. 30% Mentor, train and review other IT Contract Specialists work. Serve as final checkpoint for document prior to executed agreement, to include financial information matching the financial records.
- Maintain and enhance the contract workflow for contacting status and locations
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of contract negotiations and management experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ experience with IT-related agreements.
- Bachelor’s Degree required. JD degree is strongly preferred. Training requirements • (licenses, programs or certificates) Knowledge and skills
- Strong to Excellent contract drafting and negotiating skills
- Strong understanding of IT contracting process and ability to articulate them into simple, understandable terms
- Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and teammates including managers and directors
- Extensive project management experience
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills
- Experience in the vacation ownership or hospitality industry preferred
Technical Skills
- Familiarity with budgeting and financial analyses
- Some technical knowledge of IT products and services Job experience
- 2+ years leading and giving guidance and direction to IT Contract Specialists Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.