Senior Manager, Contract Management

Verizon

. Review, advise on, and manage commercial contracts and related contractual documents .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $98,500 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, negotiation, and compliance, with a strong focus on procurement contract risks and US Government contracting. Proficient in utilizing contract digitization tools and managing supplier relationships effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract ManagementNegotiation SkillsContract DraftingProject ManagementUS Government Contracting

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Hard Skills

Contract ComplianceRisk AssessmentSupplier ManagementContractual Terms DevelopmentSourcing Policy InterpretationContract DigitizationCloud MigrationRFP PreparationIssue ResolutionProcurement Contract Principles

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsClient-Service OrientationSelf-StarterOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

DocuSign InsightSEAL

Certifications & Qualifications

CFCMCCCMCPCM

Industry Keywords

Commercial ContractsSLED EngagementsFCC CPNI ComplianceSupplier DisputesCross-Functional Training

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, advise on, and manage commercial contracts and related contractual documents
Partner with Category Sourcing Experts, suppliers, internal business teams, and Legal to negotiate and develop robust contractual terms
Interpret contractual issues and identify business risks
Manage contract compliance and resolve post-execution issues
Work with internal and supplier auditors to resolve contract compliance issues
Review supplier requests to change contract terms, assess risks, and recommend Verizon’s response
Draft and negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers
Ensure customer-required flow-down terms are included in supplier contracts and SOWs
Liaise among Category Sourcing Experts, internal business partners, Legal, and suppliers
Coordinate with Verizon Legal to resolve contract issues and secure final approval
Prepare contract document templates for RFPs
Resolve supplier contractual issues and questions
Interpret contractual rights and obligations for business partners and Category Sourcing Experts
Serve as primary SME and administrator for the Sourcing organization’s Contract Digitization tool (DocuSign Insight/SEAL)
Provide cross-functional training, custom reporting, and stakeholder support for the contract digitization platform
Lead operational initiatives such as the platform’s cloud migration
Ensure current Verizon standard language and updated terms and conditions are included in contracts
Manage supplier disputes through formal or informal resolution channels
Review and interpret Sourcing and Corporate policy requirements
Escalate current and potential issues to senior management
Manage and audit CPNI operating procedures for the US Sourcing organization to ensure FCC CPNI compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
Four or more years of experience in contract management and/or sourcing
Experience managing concurrent deliverables
Contract drafting skills
Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
Experience negotiating and managing agreements with significant annual spend
Experience with procurement contract risks
Experience with procurement contract clauses and principles
Experience managing multiple concurrent deliverables in a dynamic and variable environment
Experience with US Government contracting, specifically SLED engagements
Certifications from the National Contract Management Association or equivalent, including CFCM, CCCM, or CPCM
Strong interpersonal and client-service skills
Ability to work independently as a self-starter
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong issue resolution and negotiation skills
Strong project management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Hybrid work arrangement with work from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office
Potential incentive-based compensation