Sr. Contracts Manager
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Location: Waterloo, ON N2J 1A1
Description:
Hiring Manager: Jacey Kennedy
Talent Acquisition Advisor: Niloy Mollah
Job Code Level: LKP5
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About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Contracts Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be the key liaison between our internal partner & alliance team and external partner ecosystem (SAP), responsible for managing the full lifecycle of partner contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and tracking deliverables. You will play a critical role in supporting a strong, productive partnership by ensuring that all agreements are clear, consistent, and effectively executed.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.
Talent Acquisition Advisor: Niloy Mollah
Job Code Level: LKP5
Refer Your Friends!
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Contracts Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be the key liaison between our internal partner & alliance team and external partner ecosystem (SAP), responsible for managing the full lifecycle of partner contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and tracking deliverables. You will play a critical role in supporting a strong, productive partnership by ensuring that all agreements are clear, consistent, and effectively executed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and manage partner contracts in collaboration with legal, procurement, and partner teams.
- Track and monitor all contractual obligations and deliverables to ensure timely execution and compliance.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of all contract-related materials.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding contract status, requirements, and milestones.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., legal, finance, operations, security and partner management) to align on contract needs and business objectives.
- Proactively identify risks or issues related to contracts and work with appropriate teams to resolve them.
- Support contract negotiation and amendment processes as required.
- Develop and implement best practices for contract lifecycle management and documentation standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, or a related field; Paralegal certification is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in contract management, preferably with experience in partner/vendor contract oversight.
- Strong understanding of contract terminology, legal implications, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to contract tracking and enforcement.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable collaborating with diverse teams and external partners.
- Experience with contract management tools or systems is a plus
OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.