Senior Contract Manager

Danaher Corporation

. Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of complex contracts for large-scale manufacturing capital projects, including EPC, equipment supply, and construction agreements .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management and negotiation for large-scale manufacturing capital projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and effective risk mitigation. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and implement best practices in contract governance and continuous improvement.

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Contract ManagementComplex Contract NegotiationRisk AssessmentProject ControlsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial FrameworksEPC AgreementsConstruction AgreementsCapital Equipment AgreementsFinancial Risk ManagementOperational Risk ManagementContract Performance MonitoringContinuous Improvement InitiativesProject Lifecycle Governance

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementProblem SolvingCommunicationNegotiationTeam Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

NCMACPCMPMP

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingLife SciencesConstruction ManagementIndustrial Capital ProjectsCapital ProjectsSupply Chain

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of complex contracts for large-scale manufacturing capital projects, including EPC, equipment supply, and construction agreements
Provide end-to-end contractual governance across the project lifecycle
Ensure alignment with business objectives and protection of Cytiva’s financial, operational, and legal interests
Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Project Management teams
Structure contracts, resolve commercial issues, and mitigate risk
Monitor contract performance, including scope, cost, schedule, and compliance
Independently assess contractual and commercial risks
Ensure timely escalation and resolution in alignment with project governance and business objectives
Develop and implement contract management best practices, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Danaher Business System (DBS)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related field
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in contract management, commercial management, or project controls within manufacturing, life sciences, construction, or industrial capital projects environments
Experience negotiating and managing complex commercial and U.S. government contracts, including EPC, construction, or capital equipment agreements
Experience with contracts typically exceeding $10M and involving high financial and operational risk exposure
Experience with large-scale capital projects such as facility and manufacturing expansions
Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, commercial frameworks, and risk allocation
Ability to evaluate contractual and business risks and support practical, business-aligned solutions
Experience supporting large-scale, cross-functional capital projects
Experience collaborating with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams
Ability to manage coordination across multiple stakeholders
Ability to manage and support capital projects across the United States and internationally
Ability to coordinate with cross-regional stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams
Ability to travel as required, anticipated around 10%
Professional certification in contract management or project management (e.g., NCMA, CPCM, PMP, or equivalent) is a plus
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal education is a plus
Experience implementing contract management best practices within a continuous improvement environment is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay eligibility
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible remote working arrangements
Remote work from home
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities