Senior IT Contract Specialist to manage, assess, and monitor performance of Public sector technology contracts (214-0425)

Our large, enterprise client is seeking a Senior IT Contract Specialist to manage, assess, and monitor performance of Public sector technology contracts.

This is an initial 9-month contract with a possibility of extension.. The successful candidate may follow a remote working model within Central Time.

Must-Haves:

• 10+ years' IT Contract Management experience, including developing and managing technology contracts (goods and services)
• 5+ years' experience writing procurement and contract artefacts for technology goods and services (preparing RFX documents)
• IT category experience, including software, hardware, Cloud services and IT consulting
• Experience with the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle and category management principles
• Completion of a recognized degree or diploma in an IT related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Supply Chain certification, such as APICS/SCMP
• Experience managing technology contracts in a Public Sector organization

Responsibilities Overview:

• Provide guidance during the development of procurement artefacts for technology goods and services.
• Conduct quality review of procurement artefacts for technology goods and services.
• Working closely with IT stakeholders, assist in the development of procurement artefacts for technology goods and services.
• Provide contact negotiation consultation to IT contract managers.
• Conduct review and assessment of existing IT contracts (goods & services) and provide recommendations as appropriate.
• Consult, analyze and evaluate existing IT contracts, and document contractual requirements for new contracts and renewals.
• Identify contract lifecycle, including schedule, renewal, expirations.
• Develop (and track) contract (procurement) status.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with stakeholders.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain, monitor, and record information in database/repository utilized for IT contracts.