Strategic Relations Manager

4 weeks ago

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States Colgate-Palmolive Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Relations Manager to join our Global Information Technology Organization. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading our IT contracts management and budget processes, supporting our e-signature solutions, and collaborating with the software asset management team to address shadow IT applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee Global IT contract approvals and implement a Contract Lifecycle Management application.
  • Ensure compliance with Procurement and Legal teams and utilize e-signature solutions for execution.
  • Contribute to IT budget planning, track license and budget utilization, forecast financial needs, and oversee external subscription renewals.
  • Collaborate with asset management to source and manage applications globally, ensuring compliance with policies and security standards.
  • Manage relationships with external strategic partners, coordinate leadership meetings, and evaluate the effectiveness of subscriptions.
  • Participate in due diligence, evaluate IT assets and liabilities, review software contracts, and develop integration transition plans.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or Business Administration with expertise in financial planning and execution.
  • 8+ years in IT management roles, including at least 3 years in contracts management and application lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with IT asset management, application decommissioning, and a proven track record in managing IT budgets and financial tracking.
  • Experience in managing external vendor relationships and subscription services, along with e-signature solutions.
  • Experience and exposure to IT processes in mergers and acquisitions contexts.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in e-signature solutions and Contract Lifecycle Management applications, with a proven track record in IT contract management.
  • Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with adaptability to various situations, individuals, and changing business needs.
  • Demonstrated strong ethical standards and integrity in professional practices.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $102,400.00 - $151,200.00 USD. Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

  • Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
  • Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually.
  • Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually.
  • Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements).

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

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