Contract Manager

Responsibilities The RD Risk Principal, Counsel will provide oversight, guidance and management for client, third party vendor, strategic enablement partner and intercompany affiliate contracts regarding business products, services, and processes for Information Technology and Embedded Engineering related professional services through a compliance framework to ensure they are executed in accordance with both internal and external regulatory requirements while minimizing contractual and delivery based risk. In partnership with the business and key stakeholders, continuously drives a strong culture of compliance and demonstrates integrity and professional judgment in protecting the interests of RT. This position supports the SVP of Risk, Contracts & Compliance in developing practices, policies and programs that will enhance the overall risk profile for RD. Duties and Responsibilities ● Assess risk for all aspects of the business lifecycle, from sales to contract development, through completion of delivery, for all of RD’s capabilities ● Review contractual documentation that represents an interest and/or offer to conduct work by RD (e.g., confidentiality agreements, budgetary quotes, proposals, statements of work, change orders, master agreements, third party vendor agreements, intercompany affiliate agreements, etc.) ● Provide guidance and assistance to RD onshore service line delivery teams when assessing and executing on clients’ requirements for a specific engagement including the identification, evaluation, understanding, management and communication of significant business risks ● Conduct audits of in-flight engagements so that any mitigation strategies that may be required are identified as early as possible and built into the methods for managing similarly situated engagements going forward ● Track work effort and compile monthly reports ● Create and/or update templates to support processing efficiencies and increase value associated with the RD Risk, Contracts & Compliance Management framework and methodologies ● Assist with development and implementation of RD Risk, Contracts & Compliance Management policies and procedures ● Assist with the identification and development of methods to identify and address emerging risks, including those driven by external factors, such as legal and regulatory changes and clients’ demands ● Collaborate with colleagues to gain a thorough understanding of capabilities, delivery service lines ● Collaborate with internal organizations to identify avenues to mitigate exposure associated with opportunities and/or new and/or existing engagements, (e.g., Legal, Corporate Risk, Corporate ● Tax, Immigration, Credit, Safety, Insurance, etc.) ● Provide advice, consult with, and facilitate training programs for colleagues throughout the RD organization to enhance organizational risk management knowledge, enable a risk intelligent culture and support more informed, risk-based decision-making ● Oversee the review and assessment of RD’s contracts and manage all risk concerns in accordance with enterprise compliance standards. ● Provide analysis of business impact for enacted laws/regulations and recommended company compliance actions to ensure regulatory compliance within scope of client contracts. ● Proactively identifies strategic and tactical regulatory solutions by providing compliance subject matter expertise for internal/external stakeholders. ● Able to navigate and resolve competing priorities, day-to-day critical risks and issues and mitigate associated challenges nimbly, autonomously and with tact. ● Manage workload to eliminate time-sensitive bottlenecks and efficiently meet internal and external client enforced deadlines and expectations. ● Support the RD SVP of Risk, Contracts & Compliance in the review, approval and execution of contracts with internal and external partners. ● Work closely with the RD SVP of Risk, Contracts & Compliance to identify more efficient workflows managing, and delivering small to large projects (often at the same time), and sometimes under daily timelines Qualifications ● Thorough knowledge of the Information Technology Professional Services industry ● Experience in Information Technology industry or legal field OR two (2) years’ experience in a role with direct risk management activities ● Well versed in utilization of Microsoft Office Suite products, e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint ● Well versed in utilization of Google platform, e.g., GMAIL, Google Docs, Google Sheets ● Strong leadership, consulting and interpersonal skills to build rapport and professionally interact at all ● levels ● Proven experience with conceptual thinking and analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex problems that include interrelationships and dependencies to identify common themes and solutions ● Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks and internal controls standards ● Experience with risk quantification and/or quantitative analysis preferred ● Demonstrated success in building consensus in cross functional settings ● High degree of initiative and self-motivation; ability to be flexible with priories ● High degree of personal and professional integrity and self-confidence ● Well-developed analytical, problem solving and communication skills, written and oral ● Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment ● Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities ● Expert knowledge of relevant industry regulations and regulatory compliance in a specific area ● Advanced knowledge of compliance laws, regulations and regulatory expectations ● Previous experience developing executive briefs and presenting to key internal and external stakeholders ● Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management ● Demonstrated ability to work within a fast paced, dynamic environment, effectively prioritize and execute tasks