IT Contracts Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an IT Contracts Manager to join our team in Grand Blanc, Michigan in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role focuses on overseeing technology-related agreements, guiding contract administration activities, and helping ensure terms align with organizational standards, legal requirements, and operational needs. The position works closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support the purchase and ongoing management of IT products and services. Success in this role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple agreement workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Evaluate a broad range of IT agreements, including software, consulting, master services, hosting, maintenance, and support contracts, to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Administer the full contract lifecycle by organizing records, maintaining documentation, and ensuring executed materials are properly stored and accessible.
• Monitor technology assets such as software licenses and hardware inventories to support accurate tracking and contract alignment.
• Create and refine contract administration procedures that support policy compliance and improve consistency across IT purchasing activities.
• Partner with business leaders, legal, compliance, and supply chain teams to review terms, resolve issues, and support negotiations with vendors.
• Manage contract modifications by coordinating amendments, addenda, quotes, proposals, and work orders tied to ongoing technology services.
• Communicate agreement updates to stakeholders, facilitate contract-related meetings, and help teams stay informed on document status and next steps.
• Prepare recurring status reports that summarize active, pending, and completed IT agreements, including supporting details for documents in progress or fully executed.
• Assist with onboarding new technology agreements by supporting due diligence activities and related authorization or billing documentation as needed.• High school diploma with 3–5 years of finance or contract management experience and at least 2 years of experience supporting information technology environments, or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with the same relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in contract administration, vendor management, or a related business function.
• Working knowledge of vendor agreements, contract terms and conditions, and IT asset or software asset management practices.
• Ability to assess technical and contractual information from multiple sources and use sound judgment to identify concerns or inconsistencies.
• Strong skill in interpreting policies, procedures, service documentation, and written instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to coordinate across business, legal, compliance, and technical teams.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, handle time-sensitive work, and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
• Experience developing or supporting procedure documentation, work orders, and contract change control activities.