Contract Manager

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Role: This position will provide support and guidance to the business and our customers in the review of contract documents, bids, and proposals. Performing moderate to complex contract management duties and displaying a high level of critical thinking in bringing a successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional contractual negotiations and other problems. This involves understanding the business case and having an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit/loss implications. Contract activity may be non-routine and require the development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques to accomplish business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Counsel business on risks of customer terms and approvals required per internal management review policy and process
• Guides the preparation and negotiation of contracts and provisions of service/bid contracts
• Manages contract change control process. Develops negotiation strategy and leads negotiation team on complex contractual issues. Analyzes contract trends for potential impact on business unit goals and objectives
• In consultation with legal team and lead contract managers, assists with drafting of and training on form agreements for use by other contract managers
• Functions as domain expert on selected areas and issues (i.e., Federal contracts)
• Focal point for all communication with law, finance, and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes
• May assist with integration of new business units and associated contract strategy. Assists in identification, development and implementation of new contract policy and processes
• Identify areas for process improvement in contract administration
• Performs moderate to complex contract management duties
• Refers unique and more complex matters to lead contract managers and/or lawyers
• Displays a high level of critical thinking in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross- functional problems

High Impact Behaviors:

• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; at least 5 years of general business or contract-related experience 
• 10 plus years of commercial contract negotiation
• Ability to draft moderate to complex, non-routine contractual instruments.
• Working to excellent knowledge of  corporate policies and procedures, coupled with ability to identify required improvement to established policies
• Working to expert knowledge of contracting concepts, Uniform Commercial Code, applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations, and applicable international contract law.
• Strong to excellent analytical, influencing, and communication skills.
• Good presentation, leadership and team-building skills. Use of independent judgment and creativity applied to resolution of contract issues.
• Excellent internal and external negotiation skills.
• Emerging ability to excel in upper-level management environment

#LI-JO2

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.