Sr. Commercial Contracts Manager (US Remote)

at Motorola Solutions in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.Department OverviewMulti-disciplined Contract's Organization primarily supporting post award contract activities. Our organization provides contract interpretation, dispute resolution, contract risk analysis and counsel to Motorola's various lines of business to achieve margin, revenue and cash collection goals.Job Description
Overview:
The Post-Sale Senior Commercial Contracts Manager is responsible for post-award contract management. The successful candidate must ensure Motorola contractual commitments are met as well as, assist with meeting Motorola's financial and business objectives. The full time position will be based in Texas. A key responsibility of the position will be to drive and implement robust Change Management and Risk Management under the contract. You will draft Change Order Proposals, review, negotiate, and finalize Contract Modifications. This role develops negotiation strategies with internal business partners, evaluates risk exposure, and makes recommendations to business partners or legal counsel. The Contract Manager is responsible for limiting commercial risk, margin erosion and ensuring compliance with internal and external contracting policies.

Responsibilities:
Manage contract change control process and negotiate change orders and or amendments.
Develop and execute actionable business strategies and help guide the customer and internal MSI stakeholders through the contract life cycle phases
Analyze RFP or contractual requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure contract compliance with applicable laws and regulations and internal company policies and procedures.
Provide guidance to the business and functional teams on the preparation of the statement of work and other exhibits.
Provide guidance to the business on when to escalate risk issues to senior management and assist with the process to obtain internal approvals for proposal submission and contract execution. Identify and provide guidance to the business on the appropriate management of risks and issues. Suggest risk mitigation solutions.
Collaborate with the business and other functional support teams to prepare contract amendments, change orders, proposals, exhibits, and other related contract or proposal documents.
Oversee submission of contracts and proposals through internal company contract approval process.
Brief manager on proposals and negotiations and establishes negotiation objectives.
Administer and maintain customer and internal correspondence and other communications, prepare status reports, and assure proposals and contract submittals are made in a timely and coordinated manner consistent with customer and business requirements.
Identify and recommend improvements to processes in relation to the job.
May conduct legal or other due diligence research.

Skills and Qualifications:
Experience with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) or SaaS is highly desired
Program Management or Engineering background a plus.
The position requires specialized skill and acumen in financial management, project management, and risk management
Experience working in a telecommunications, highly technical scientific and/or engineering environment (Large Scale Integrator and Construction/Civil experience preferred).
Purchasing/Procurement experience for full life cycle Subcontract Management from solicitation, award to close out (CPSR experience preferred)
Contract Management knowledge and experience of contracting concepts and contract interpretation.
Knowledge and experience with Change Management and Risk Management.
Must be able to work under the pressure of deadlines and demands of a variety of business clients and contract counterparties.
Computer aptitude a must; must be able to learn how to leverage internal systems quickly and with minimal... For full info follow application link.

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