Contract Manager

The Contract Manager position at Penn State University Park involves managing all aspects of contract management, reviewing operations for procurement-related contracts, and collaborating with stakeholders to address issues within contracts. The successful candidate will serve as the manager of the contract administration team, including assigning workload, monitoring cycle time, and implementing efficiencies.

Requirements

• Extensive experience reviewing, modifying, and negotiating contracts
• Proven ability to manage a team, provide progressive leadership, and implement positive change management for contract activities
• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to work in an integrated team, consensus-building leadership style
• Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills to address and resolve complex issues
• Ability to collaborate with researchers, faculty, staff, suppliers, and other key stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children