Ameresco has an immediate opening for a Senior Contract Manager.
Responsibilities:
Contract Management
· Support the bid, proposal & negotiation teams by providing contract analysis, including risk impact analysis, mitigation options and negotiation strategies, while ensuring compliance with business objectives & corporate policies
· Manage and update a portfolio of contracts & subcontracts from cradle to grave supporting the contract administration lifecycle including processes, tools and systems
· Establish & execute procurement timelines
· Participate in contracting strategy & execution
· Expedite legal review as needed
· Provide contract governance to ensure Service Level Agreements & Key Performance Indicators are maintained
Risk Management
· Identify & mitigate contractual risks, working closely with legal counsel and project teams to address potential issues and ensure project success
· Use legal resources and other subject matter experts to ensure all levels of risk are recognized and subsequently addressed through development of unique contract terms
· Create and manage a "project risk register" with contractual risks identified
Communications
· Assist/lead coordination efforts for Client meetings while serving as a focal point for communication to discuss contract terms, resolve issues, and ensue alignment with project objectives
· Provide contract briefings on contract status, risk mitigation & contingency plans to foster strong relationships and ensure alignment on project goals with internal & external stakeholders
· Liaise across functions in the preparation, review & negotiation of contractual documents while ensuing compliance with RFP requirements
· Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders to understand business requirements, reflect those requirements accurately and determine appropriate level of service level agreements (SLA's) to support those requirements
Project Management
· Utilize project management best practices to plan, execute, monitor and control project activities, ensuring alignment with organization objectives & customer requirements
· Lead investigations to issues and provide analysis & recommendations for resolution
· Resolve complex issues using professional concepts, company objectives, and/or industry best practices
· Serve as a resource and trusted advisor for the program and project management teams
Process Improvement
· Create & maintain an environment of continuous process improvement, pushing for process simplification & enhancements to fill process gaps
· Prioritize handling of multiple projects with ability to recalibrate and advise with shifting priorities
· Create and manage contract collaboration tools to streamline communication and document sharing between internal teams & clients
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111 Speen St
Framingham
Massachusetts United States
www.ameresco.com
