Contracts Administration Director jobs in Massachusetts
Contracts Administration Director is responsible for all activities in the organization's contracts administration function. Oversees the preparation of proposals, negotiations, and the administration of contracts that follow company policies and legal requirements. Being a Contracts Administration Director directs and develops policies and processes that govern the contract administration staff and provide guidance on contract terms and the assessment of contract proposals. Has deep knowledge of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations. Additionally, Contracts Administration Director leads negotiations for complex or high-value contracts. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Sometimes requires certification like the NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM). Typically reports to senior management. The Contracts Administration Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Contracts Administration Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Director, Administration
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
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Boston, MA
FULL_TIME
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Director, Administration Description/Job Summary
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is opening a Boston office in July, 2024. The Boston office will advise clients on the full spectrum of their transactional, disputes, regulatory and enforcement needs, with the Registered Funds Practice serving as a cornerstone for the new office. The Firm is hiring a Director of Administration to work with the Managing Partner and the Chief Administrative Officer on the build out of the Boston office. The Director of Administration will work with office leaders to develop and implement the new office strategy which will include the hiring of both legal talent and professional staff. Acting as a business partner to other partners, associates, and key stakeholders in the firm’s Business Services departments, the Director of Administration will be responsible for creating an efficient and effective operating model for the Boston office. This role will ensure delivery of exemplary client service from all functions, and will manage a team of professional staff sitting in the Boston office.
Responsibilities/Duties
Office Management and Strategy- Lead all areas of business operations in the Boston office; driving and implementing strategic and operational planning in collaboration with or support of the firm’s Business Services Departments
- Develop a deep understanding of the office’s practices, market, and competitive positioning; providing guidance on the future needs of the office, particularly staffing
- Drive financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis, develop and implement financial reporting metrics, analytics, and KPIs, and provide for enhanced, data-driven strategic planning and decision making
- Manage and administer leasing, space planning, renovation and construction projects, and other aspects of real estate strategy and operations for the office
- Direct internal and client event planning and coordination, partnering on concept and itinerary development and requirements, managing associated vendors, coordinating event activities, and engaging in wrap-up/post-event feedback
- Responsible for risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency management strategic planning
- Monitor current trends and best practices in legal and professional services strategies and management
- Communicate the impact of new innovations, developments, and regulations, and make appropriate recommendations for action
- Hire the legal and professional staff teams in the Boston office
- Manage, mentor, and develop the professional staff
- Cultivate and foster a high-performance culture and environment that is team-oriented, committed to professional excellence, and the highest levels of client service
- Ensure all functional areas are in alignment with the Firm’s near- and long-term plans and business objectives
- Lead workforce model assessment, including staffing ratios, and the introduction of new functional capabilities as needed
- Drive corresponding organizational transformation, outsourcing services deployment, continuous improvement, and productivity optimization
- Perform other responsibilities as needed
- Well-honed business acumen, financial and analytic skills, and the ability to develop short- and long- term strategic and operational plans from broadly stated objectives
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple operational initiatives simultaneously, including business transformation/service model shifts, and significant real estate/construction projects
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; the ability to lead through influence rather than control, champion new ideas and approaches, and to build consensus-based support for business strategies and decisions
- Superior presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills; the ability to interact credibly and diplomatically with all levels in an organization and in the outside community – tailoring communications effectively for different groups and stakeholders
- Demonstrated success managing, mentoring, and developing a team of top-tier professionals, and leading all functional areas of business operations; extensive background driving continuous improvement, innovation, and optimization
- Internal and client event planning and coordination experience, leading all aspects of development and requirements, vendor management, and wrap-up/post-event feedback
- A broad background in technology and the application of technology solutions in the professional services industry
- Minimum 10 years of experience serving in business operations leadership roles at a major law firm, or other sophisticated professional services/financial services firm environments
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field required
- MBA or other advanced degrees preferred
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- 3 Days Ago
Information Officer – Contracts Administration (Full-Time)
- New England Interstate Water Pollution Control...
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Lowell, MA
FULL_TIME
- TITLE: Information Officer (Contracts Administration) LOCATION: NEIWPCC, Wannalancit Mills, 650 Suffolk Street, Suite 410, Lowell, MA 01854 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: NEIWPCC is a regional commission tha...
- 2 Months Ago
Director of Contracts - DFAR regulations
- 100K Job Hunt
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Hudson, MA
FULL_TIME
- The company is a vital force in providing mission-critical defense components and systems. Their dedication to quality and innovation spans across air, land, sea, and space. Their customers includes t...
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Director Of Research Contracts
- Actalent
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Boston, MA
FULL_TIME
- Description:Leads the development and implementation of the contracting management strategy and annual work planDirects the process of identifying, formulating, revising, and implementing policies and...
- 7 Days Ago
Director of Finance (Grants & Contracts)
- The Dimock Center
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Roxbury, MA
FULL_TIME
- The Dimock Center Director of Grants & Contracts Management You are a caring, hard-working finance professional with a Bachelor's degree in finance, who thrives in a team environment and is committed ...
- 1 Month Ago
Associate Director, Contracts & Agreements
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Worcester, MA
FULL_TIME
- JOB TITLE Associate Director, Contracts & Agreements LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Office of Sponsored Programs DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Off...
- 20 Days Ago
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- Bolinas Community Land Trust (BCLT)
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Bolinas, CA
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- Adventist Health
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About Massachusetts
Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River.
Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...
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Income Estimation for Contracts Administration Director jobs
$181,982 to $241,404
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What does a Contracts Administration Director do?
Contracts Administration Director in Ogden, UT
The Office of Contract Administration supports the mission of the University by facilitating business contract processing, routing and administration for the UNT Health Science Center in a professional and timely manner, in accordance with State of Texas Laws and institutional policies.
December 04, 2019
Contracts Administration Director in Fresno, CA
(b) Each contracting director must establish procedures that ensure that qualified personnel perform contract administration activities in an effective manner.
December 08, 2019
Contracts Administration Director in Roanoke, VA
The terms contract administration and contract management are often used interchangeably.
December 15, 2019