Contracts Manager Location: Requires contract management skills: review, negotiate & draft terms and conditions, ideally experienced with software support agreements. Additional language beneficial but not a requirement The Company is seeking a full time Contracts Manager within the off-Cloud Support Renewals organization. The role includes the preparation, negotiation, administration, and management of existing and prospective customer contracts. Position supports the Support Renewals and Sales teams as well as the Legal Department, and requires an organized and articulate individual who exhibits a strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be innovative in solving business problems and challenges, coordinate business and legal issues and questions, follow-up on responses with other departments within the organization, and be energetic, focused and results oriented with a high level of integrity and honesty. Regularly exercise judgment within defined policies and guidelines. Review, negotiate and amend contractual paperwork as required to align to The Company's legal and business standards, including but not limited to: customer terms and conditions (eg: purchase orders), quotations, signed agreements relating to software support, public sector, framework and OEM accounts Participate in contract negotiation calls with existing and prospective customers, supporting the Sales, Support Renewals and Legal groups as needed. Negotiating mutually acceptable support terms, securing appropriate approvals, and drafting final contract documents Assist with special projects and team/departmental initiatives. Prior experience dealing with contract review, drafting & negotiation (in English and/or other languages), and general business acumen, preferably within the software industry or related field. Additional language skills would be a bonus. Ability to identify issues and determine when escalation to management is required. Proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of the company including executive management. Strong capabilities and expertise in Microsoft Office, in particular Word, PowerPoint and Excel Experience with business deal risk analysis and revenue recognition concepts. Experience contracting with international, Government and regulated bodies a plus. Education/Certification/License: The position requires a bachelor's degree or college diploma in business or contracting, or equivalent experience in an off-Cloud Renewals environment. Additional language skills would be a strong asset but not a prerequisite.