Senior Manager, Contract Management Technology

4 days ago

Bethesda, Maryland, United States Marriott Full time
Job Summary

Marriott International is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Contract Management Technology to manage all aspects of sourcing and contracting needs for Technology agreements. This role will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business, compliance, Finance, and legal, to function as the subject matter expert for sourcing and contracting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and direct sourcing initiatives, including RFIs and RFPs, to ensure compliance with Marriott best practices.
  • Negotiate contracts directly with vendors, draft contract language, resolve conflicts and disputes, amend agreements, and terminate or renegotiate contracts as necessary.
  • Develop and lead complex negotiation strategies to achieve cost savings and/or cost avoidance, as practical.
  • Interpret contracts, identify risks, consult with internal subject matter experts on contract terms, and draft language to incorporate feedback into contracts.
  • Advises leadership on the company's and the vendor's obligations within the overall agreement and reports on the status of these obligations.
  • Manage issues related to contracts and assists in interpreting contracts as needed.
  • Facilitate timely resolution of contractual issues to minimize risk, including the impact of service disruptions on the organization.
  • Create and communicate clear direction and strategy for contract negotiations.
  • Manage sourcing initiatives in compliance with Marriott guidelines for competitive bids.
  • Assist in defining and documenting business requirements, scoring and selecting vendors.
  • Manage relationships and communication with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure transparent and fair competitive bid process.
  • Own the integrity and competitiveness of the pricing schedules and mechanisms and ensure they are fit for purpose.
  • Manage any re-pricing, ensuring that the optimal total cost has been achieved for Marriott.
  • Verify that scope changes or extensions are commercially optimized using contractual mechanisms.
  • Verify vendor proposals and requests against contractual terms and conditions, including pricing, proposed charging mechanisms, chargeability of items, and propose the most appropriate solution for the business unit.
  • Facilitate commercial optimization of the contract by making use of contractual levers to limit or reduce cost and manage risk.
  • Function as an escalation point for any billing issues/disputes.
  • Facilitate contract audits, including billing, standards compliance, and service delivery.
  • Interpret and advise on contract provisions and Marriott policies.
  • Provide a structured process, rules of engagement, and end-to-end support for contractual issue/dispute resolution.
  • Resolve escalated issues in accordance with the governance escalation procedures.
  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle process from development through to execution, including obtaining relevant stakeholder approvals, initiating and preparing change requests, assessing and prioritizing impact, negotiating price and terms and conditions with the vendor, and gaining final approval.
Requirements
  • 7+ years' contract management experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience/certifications.
  • Experience in negotiating the following agreements: Marketing, Sales, PR, Partnership/Loyalty, Consulting, and IT (Hardware, Software, ASP/SaaS, Cloud, and Hosting) and Professional Services.
  • Ability to analyze and draft commercial and legal terms to ensure Marriott achieves the optimal value and risk protections on transactions.
  • Preferred Legal/Paralegal credentials or Contract Management Certification.
  • MBA or related graduate degree.
  • International contract negotiations, specifically dealing in Asia Pacific countries, especially China.
  • Experience in working with service providers and sourcing arrangements.
Benefits

Marriott International offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.

Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

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