Job Description

Title:  IT Contract Specialist
Duration: 15+ Months
Location: Detroit, MI (Remote - Must be local to SE MI or NW OH may need to come on site for meetings)
Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm
Pay Rate: 32- 36/HR
Note: Would need to come onsite in Rochester, MI on rare occasions for meetings. 

Duties:

IT Contracts Specialist supports the development, negotiation, renewal, maintenance, and compliance of IT contracts with established standard terms, conditions, and templates. Working in close collaboration with the IT Contracts Manager, various business stakeholders, IT leaders, and Legal counsel, this role is responsible for contract execution, assessing contractual performance, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions as well as the support of specific standards, service level agreements, and contract administration. 

The IT Contract Specialist ensures all IT contracting and procurement activity is consistently executed in accordance with policy. As the senior member of a specialist group, the IT Contract Specialist provides guidance and support to the Contract Specialists and Junior Contract Specialists on System policies and departmental procedures.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the contract development and maintenance process and ensures consistent management of all IT contracts.
• Monitors and tracks upcoming contractual actions and deadlines.
• Supports the analysis and development of strategies for IT contract negotiations.
• Collaborates closely with various departments and IT leaders in the contract development process.
• Supports the development of standards for IT contracts, Key Performance Indicators, Service Level Agreements, and general language and provisions specific to information technology products and services.
• Ensures accuracy and appropriateness of IT contract text and attachments.
• Maintains deadlines on deliverables and communicates on an ongoing basis with business partners and internal stakeholders on IT contractual issues.
• Provides monthly and annual IT contractual activity report and other metrics reports to IT Contracts Manager and other IT Leadership as requested.
• Provides advice and interpretation of IT contract requirements, obligations and risk exposure to IT leaders.
• Applies creativity and sound business reasoning to align IT contract terms to IT and business needs.
• Reviews, analyzes and negotiates IT contracts to ensure compliance with applicable corporate policies and project requirements.
• Negotiates directly with suppliers throughout the preparation, evaluation and execution of IT contracts, often as the primary organization IT contact.
• Participates in audits of IT contracts. 

Skills/Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems or Supply Chain Management required.